Short Ribs Bourguignonne

Ingredients

• 8 slices, fatty bacon – chopped
• il Fustino EVOO
• 3 large fresh Italian parsley sprigs
• 3 large fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 large fresh bay leaves – bruised
• 1 cup, all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons, salt
• 1/2 teaspoon, freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon, ground nutmeg (optional)
• 6 pounds, beef ribs (bone-in)
• 2 cups, onions – chopped
• 1 cup, carrots – diced
• 6 medium, carrots – 2-inch chunks
• 1 clove, garlic – peeled and minced
• 3 cloves, garlic – peeled
• 1 3/4 cups, beef broth
• 1 1/2 cups, red Burgundy wine (Beaujolais)
• 1 pound, Crimini mushrooms – 1/4-inch thick
• 12 small, shallots – blanched one minute, peeled