Mediterranean Lamb Shanks Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 4 lamb shanks, trimmed, seasoned with salt and black pepper (about 1 lb. each)
• 2 medium onions, quartered
• 2 medium carrots, cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces
• 2 ribs celery, cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces
• 6 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 Tbsp. each fresh minced rosemary and thyme
• ½ tsp. each kosher salt and black pepper
• 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 cup low-sodium beef stock or broth
• ½ cup dry red wine
• 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 –3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp. minced fresh thyme
• Salt and black pepper to taste