Italian Braised Short Ribs

Name: Italian Braised Short Ribs
Ingredients: 3 Tbs. all-purpose flour; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 5 1/2 to 6 lb. (2.75 to 3 kg) bone-in beef short ribs; 1/4 cup (2 fl. oz./60 ml) olive oil; 2 oz. (60 g) pancetta, chopped; 2 yellow onions, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp. red pepper flakes; 2 carrots, finely chopped; 2 Tbs. tomato paste; 1 Tbs. sugar; 1 cup (8 fl. oz./250 ml) dry red wine; 1 can (14 1/2 oz./455 g) diced tomatoes; 1 cup (8 fl. oz./250 ml) beef broth; 1/4 cup (2 fl. oz./60 ml) balsamic vinegar; 2 bay leaves; 2 fresh rosemary sprigs; 2 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 Tbs. dried oregano