Braised Beef Short Ribs

Braised beef short ribs are very popular because it is a delicious section of beef.  Interestingly, all though these are the first five-rib bones of the cow, short ribs are technically from the chuck section of meat, not the beef rib.  Because of that, they are rich in flavor, full of marbling, and absolutely perfect for braising or slow cooking.

What is braising?

Braising is a cooking technique that combines searing (or browning) the meat and then baking it in a liquid.  The tough tissues (collagen) are broken down by braising the meat without drying out the beef.  This is a good technique for lamb shanks, beef short ribs, pork shoulder, and chicken legs.

Ingredients:

• 4 pounds of TBS beef short ribs
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup water plus 4 tablespoons
• 1 cup stewed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 6 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 onions, chopped
• 6 carrots, chopped
• 1 ½ tablespoon corn starch

Braised Beef Short Ribs Directions:

1. Coat the short ribs.  Mix ½ cup flour with the salt and pepper in a large bowl and then coat the ribs with the mixture.  Set aside.
2. Heat a large dutch oven over medium-high.  When the pot is hot, add the oil and brown the ribs on all sides.
3. Add the tablespoon of tomato paste and stir to coat the meat.
4. Pour in 1 cup of boiling water, tomatoes, and garlic.  Stir to mix.  Reduce the heat to low or a high-simmer setting, cover, and simmer for 90 minutes.  Check the contents occasionally and add a little extra water if needed.
5. Add the vegetables to the pot.  Continue to simmer for another 30 to 60 minutes until the vegetables are tender.  Once the vegetables have cooked, remove the meat and the vegetables, and place them on a serving platter.
6. In another bowl, dissolve the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water.  Heat the remaining liquid in the pot.  Once it begins to boil, add the cornstarch mixture and turn the temperature to low.  Stir the liquid until it thickens into a gravy.  Pour over the meat and vegetables.

This recipe contains everything you need for a complete meal.  All you need is to add your favorite beverage.  Braised short ribs pair well with red wines such as Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Shiraz, and Pinot Noir.

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