Braised Lamb Shanks in Merlot with Figs Recipe - Delicious and Flavorful

Ingredients

• 6 lamb shanks
• 2 large white onions , peeled and finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery , trimmed and finely chopped
• 20 black olives
• 4 tbsp capers
• 2 cups dried figs , halved
• 2 tbsp fresh rosemary
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 6 cloves garlic , crushed but not peeled
• 1 bottle merlot wine
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup tomato paste
• 1 cup beef stock
• salt and pepper to season