Braised Lamb Shanks | Rich & Flavorful Slow-Cooked Recipe

Ingredients

• For the lamb shanks
• 3 slices bacon, diced
• 2 lamb shanks
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 1/2 onion, peeled and diced
• 1 leek, rinsed thoroughly and diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 3 cups beef stock
• 1.5 ounce container veal demi-glace (optional)
• 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• For the root vegetable puree
• 2 carrots, peeled and medium diced
• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and medium diced
• 2 parsnips, peeled and medium diced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup heavy cream, warmed