Classic Osso Buco

Classic Osso Buco is, of course, made with veal, but don't rule out using pork. It stills turns out very tender.

1 lb veal or pork shank slice
2 tsp flour
salt and pepper
2 tbsps olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tbsps tomato paste
1 tbsp parsley

Mix flour, salt and pepper and dredge the meat. Heat oil in a heavy frying pan and brown meat on both sides. Add onion and garlic and brown lightly.

Combine stock and tomato paste and add to the pan.
Cover and simmer 1  1/2 hours.

Serve with risotto and sprinkle with a little parsley.

I think I might have been Italian in another life : )

Here's a link to Saffron Scented Avocado Risotto pictured here.
http://hotandcoldrunningmom.blogspot.ca/2015/11/avocado-risotto.html