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                                            Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 180 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 200 Minutes Servings: 8  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    For this recipe, look for short ribs that have at least 2 inches of meat on them. This is a wonderful dinner served with mashed potatoes and whatever vegetables your family likes. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                6 lbs beef short ribs  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper  |  
                                                1 tablespoon vegetable oil  |  
                                                1 onion, chopped  |  
                                                1 carrot, chopped  |  
                                                1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme  |  
                                                1/2 cup dry white wine  |  
                                                1/2 cup beef broth  |  
                                                4 teaspoons grainy mustard  |  
                                                19 ounces canned tomatoes  |  
                                                20 shallots  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Sprinkle the ribs with 1/4 teaspoons each of the salt and pepper. 2. In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat and brown the ribs in batches. 3. Transfer to a plate. 4. Drain the fat from the pan and add the onion, carrot, thyme and remaining salt and pepper. 5. Cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. 6. Add the wine, broth and 2 teaspoons of the mustard. 7. Bring to a boil, scraping up any brown bits. 8. Add the tomatoes, breaking up with a potato masher. 9. Return the ribs and any accumulated juices to the pan and bring to a simmer. 10. Cover and braise in a 325 degree F oven for 2 hours. 11. Add the shallots. 12. Braise, covered, until the meat is tender, about 1 hour. 13. With a slotted spoon, transfer the ribs and shallots to a deep platter and keep warm. 14. Skim off the fat in the pan. 15. Bring the liquid to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. 16. Stir in the remaining mustard and pour over the ribs.                              | 
                         
                         
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