Braised Beef with Harvest Vegetables - Canada's Food Island

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive or vegetable oil, divided (approx)
• 2 1/2 lb (1.3 kg) thick-cut Beef Bone-in Chuck Short Ribs (about 4)
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) EACH salt and fresh ground pepper (approx)
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) all-purpose flour
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, cut lengthwise into eighths
• 1 cup (250 mL) beef broth
• 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) EACH Worcestershire sauce and balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme (or 4 to 5 sprigs fresh thyme)
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 carrots, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks
• 8 oz (250 g) mini potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
• Chopped fresh parsley