Cracker Barrel

Ingredients

• 2 lb (1 kg) boneless beef short ribs
• 1 tsp (5 mL) salt, divided
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
• 4 shallots, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) tomato paste
• 2 cups (500 mL) sodium-reduced beef broth
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) balsamic vinegar
• 4 tsp (20 mL) brown sugar
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) cider vinegar
• 1 tsp (5 mL) granulated sugar
• 12 brioche slider buns, split and toasted
• 5 oz (146 g) Cracker Barrel Old White Cheddar Block, sliced
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) Dijonnaise