Elk Shank Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 elk shanks (about 2 pounds each), trimmed of excess fat
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 3 cups beef or venison broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste