Osso Buco and Flanken Braised in Beer Draft

What you need

• 2 slices beef shank (osso buco), large cross-cut slices
• 2¼ lb beef flanken (short ribs), cut with the bones
• 2 large onions, sliced
• 6–8 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 3–4 potatoes, quartered
• 3–4 carrots, cut into large chunks, or 1 cup frozen baby carrots
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced, fresh or frozen
• 1 tbsp thyme
• a handful of chopped parsley or cilantro
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh za'atar (hyssop)
• 2 tbsp sweet paprika
• 2 tbsp Heinz steak sauce or barbecue sauce
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• olive oil
• 2 bottles of beer, Goldstar or Guinness