| Preheat the oven to 325F. Season the
flour with salt and pepper and spread it out in a shallow bowl.
Add the pieces of veal and turn them in the flour until evenly coated.
Shake off excess flour.
Slice one of the onions and separate it into rings. Heat the oil
in a large flameproof casserole, then add the veal, with the onion
rings and brown the veal on both sides over medium heat. Remove
the veal shanks with tongs and set them aside on paper towels to
drain.
Chop the remaining onion and add it to the pan with the celery,
carrot and garlic. Stir the bottom of the pan to incorporate the
pan juices. Cook gently, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes
until the vegetables soften slightly.
Add the chopped tomatoes, wine, stock, lemon rind and bay leaves,
then season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring.
Return the veal to the pan and coat with the sauce. Cover and cook
in the oven for 2 hours or until the veal feels tender with pierced
with a fork.
Meanwhile, make the topping. In a small bowl, mix together the
chopped parsley, lemon rind and chopped garlic. Remove the casserole
from the oven and lift out and discard the lemon strip, and bay
leaves. Taste the sauce for seasoning. Serve hot with topping sprinkled
over top.
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