Ingredients

3 1/2

to 4 lb. beef short ribs, trimmed of fat

1

(14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained

1/2

cup beef broth

1/2

cup Zinfandel wine or cranberry juice

1/4

cup all-purpose flour

1/4

cup chili sauce

1/2

teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/2

teaspoon dried marjoram leaves

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon garlic-pepper blend

2

cups fresh baby carrots

1

medium onion, halved, thinly sliced

Preparation

Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add short ribs; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until browned on all sides.

In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, combine tomatoes, broth, wine, flour, chili sauce, thyme, marjoram, salt and garlic-pepper blend; mix well. Add browned ribs, carrots and onion; stir gently to mix. (Baking dish will be full.) Cover with foil.

Bake covered at 325°F. for 2 hours.

Uncover baking dish, bake an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until ribs are tender and liquid is slightly thickened.