Braised Beef Short Ribs

Name: Braised Beef Short Ribs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Ingredients; 4-6 bone-in beef short ribs (about 3-4 lbs); Salt and black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 2 large carrots, peeled and diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cups beef broth; 1 cup red wine (or more beef broth, if preferred); 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional, for extra depth of flavor)