Slow-Braised Lamb Shanks Served Over Velvety Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients:
4 lamb shanks
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 ½ cups dry red wine
2 cups beef broth
1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
For the Mashed Potatoes:
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
