Unforgettable Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs with Rosemary

Ingredients

• 4 pounds (about 1.8 kg) bone-in beef short ribs, well-marbled
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups dry red wine (like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot)
• 2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• Zest of 1 lemon (optional for a bright finish)