Braised Lamb Shanks – Thomas Farms

Ingredients

• 3-4 Thomas Farms Lamb Foreshanks, depending on size
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow or white onion, diced
• 2-3 large carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery sticks, diced
• 6 garlic cloves, minced or chopped
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups full-bodied red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir)
• 2 cups beef broth or stock
• 14 ounce can tomato sauce
• 5 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and black pepper to taste