Easy Osso Buco

Ingredients (13)

• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 4 beef shanks, about 3 pounds, total
• Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups red wine
• 2 cups crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 3 thyme sprigs
• 2 bay leaves
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish