Greek-Style Braised Lamb Shanks - Fiery Foods & Barbecue Central

Ingredients

• 2 lamb shanks (each about 1 1/4 pounds)
• Olive oil
• Coarse kosher salt
• 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and chopped
• 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 cups red wine
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 10 to 12 thyme springs tied together in a bundle
• 3 to 4 cups water or beef stock
• 4 bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh mint
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms