2. Cook bacon in large braising pan on medium heat until brown and crisp. Remove bacon from pan and drain on paper towels. Set aside. Reserve drippings in pan.
3. Dust short ribs with flour. Add oil to drippings. Add short ribs and cook until evenly browned. Remove ribs from pan.
4. Add carrots, onion and garlic. Cook 4 minutes or until caramelized.
5. Deglaze pan with wine; simmer 2 minutes. Add stock, tomato paste, and herbs. Return ribs and bacon to pan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Cover pan with foil.
6. Bake 3 to 3-1/4 hours or until meat begins to fall off bone.
7. Divide ribs evenly among 8 plates. Top with some of braising liquid.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 1045; Total Fat 88g; Saturated Fat 34g; Trans Fat 0;
Cholesterol 175mg; Sodium 329mg; Total Carbohydrate 10g; Dietary Fiber 1g; Total Sugars 3g; Protein 41g