Lamb Shanks Braised in Red Wine Recipe

Ingredients (17)

• 6 pounds lamb shanks, about 6 shanks, excess fat removed
• 1/4 cup canola oil, or vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups red wine, divided
• 5 garlic cloves, slightly crushed
• 2 medium celery ribs, chopped
• 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, liquid included
• 5 cups beef stock, or lamb stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 sprigs thyme
• 1 to 2 sprigs rosemary
• 3 to 4 sprigs parsley
• 6 whole black peppercorns
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
• Mashed potatoes, optional, for serving