Heat 2 tbls of olive oil, drizzle olive oil over each short rib, season short ribs with salt & pepper. Coat with flour shaking off excess. Brown on all sides, a few short ribs at a time, til completely browned.

Add vegtables to pan, stirring and season with salt & pepper. Add short ribs and pour entire bottle of red wine or half wine, half beef stock. Add bay leaf. Cover and cook at least 2~3 hours. Stirring occasionally, reason as needed.