1. Roll shanks in flour and on the stove-top brown in oil (you will need to do this in a large ovenproof oval or square pan with high sides).
2. Add onion, peppers and garlic halfway through the browning process.
3. Add wine, tomato paste, and add beef stock, scraping brown bits from bottom of pan.
4. Cover and place in 400 degree oven.
5. Cook for approximately 1 ½ hours.
6. Reduce gravy in a skillet if necessary and add salt and pepper to taste.
1. Chop potatoes into large chunks with skins on. Boil until tender and drain.
2. Add butter, garlic, and bleu cheese and mash together with the potatoes.
3. Add milk or cream for desired consistency.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.