Braised Beef With Tea without clove

2 lbs round steaks, cut 1/2 inch thick 3 slices bacon 1 cup water 1/4 cup carrot , chopped 1/4 cup celery , chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley , chopped 1[...]

2 tablespoons black peppercorns , cracked 8 beef short ribs (approx 5 1/4 lb.) 6 fresh thyme sprigs 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup[...]