Braised Short Ribs

This was my first time trying short ribs and this recipe, but I think we have a winner!

6 short ribs, bone in
salt, pepper, onion powder
oil for browning
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 carrots, chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. dried thyme
2 T flour
3 T tomato paste
1 c. red wine
chicken broth

In large stockpot, heat oil to brown short ribs. Season short ribs with salt, pepper, and onion powder. Brown ribs in batches, them remove all from pot. In same oil, saute onion, carrots, celery, and garlic for about 5 minutes on medium heat. Stir in thyme and sprinkle in flour and stir constantly for another minute. Stir in tomato paste for another minute. (It will get thicker.) Stir in red wine, then return short ribs to pot. Pour in broth until it barely covers short ribs. Put top on pot and let simmer on medium low heat for about 2 hours.

You can serve this with egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.