Ingredients 4 lamb shanks , around 13 oz / 400g each (Note 1) 1 tsp each salt and pepper 2 - 3 tbsp olive oil , separated 1 cup onion , finely diced (brown, yellow or white) 3 garlic cloves , minced 1 cup carrot , finely diced (Note 2) 1 cup celery , finely diced (Note 2) 2 1/2 cups / 625 ml red wine , full bodied (good value wine, not expensive! Note 3) 28 oz / 800g can crushed tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 cups / 500 ml chicken stock, low sodium (or water)