Braised Lamb Shanks with Red Wine and Rosemary

Ingredients

• 4 lamb shanks
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups red wine (preferably a robust red like Cabernet Sauvignon)
• 2 cups beef or chicken stock
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves