Mediterranean-Style Wine Braised Lamb Shanks with Vegetables

garlic powder

sweet Spanish paprika

salt

freshly ground black pepper

ground nutmeg 

American Lamb Shanks

olive oil

medium yellow onion, roughly chopped

celery ribs, chopped

large carrots, peeled and cut into large pieces

baby potatoes, scrubbed

dry red wine (don't use expensive wine here)

low-sodium beef broth

 28-oz can peeled tomatoes

cinnamon sticks

springs fresh thyme

springs fresh rosemary

Lebanese Rice (See recipe) Or plain Orzo pasta prepared according to package

-Ingredient Mediterranean Salad (See recipe) or Fattoush Salad (See recipe)