Mediterranean Lamb Shanks by Chop Secrets

– 1/4 cup olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced2 tbsp brown sugar
– 1 tbsp each dried oregano, smoked paprika, kosher salt1/2 tsp cumin1 cinnamon stick
– 1 1/2 ? 2 lbs lamb shanks (about 3), preferably skinless1/4 cup olive oil
– 1 onion, chopped3 carrots, chopped2 bay leaves2 cups red wine4 cups beef broth, warmed3 tbsp cornstarch3 tbsp cold water
– 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley, for garnish (optional)