The Versatile Braise Recipe
Ingredients 6 frenched lamb shanks (about 8 pounds); or 6 center-cut veal shanks (about 5 pounds); or 8 three-inch short ribs (about 5 pounds) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon safflower oil 1 large onion, chopped (2 1/4 cups) 3 carrots, peeled and chopped (1 1/4 cups) 2 stalks celery, chopped (3/4 cup) 6 cloves garlic, minced (2 tablespoons) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour...