beef essentials: braised short ribs w/ mushrooms

How To Make beef essentials: braised short ribs w/ mushrooms

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 3
  Add the chicken stock to a pan, over medium heat.
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  Step 4
  Chopped the reserved mushroom stems, and add them to the stock.
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  Step 5
  Simmer, until the stock is reduced by half, about 20 – 25 minutes.
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  Step 6
  Strain out the mushroom stems, and reserve the stock.
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  Step 7
  Place a rack in the bottom position, and preheat the oven to 300f (150c).
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  Step 8
  Chef's Tip: I tried this dish at a couple of different temperatures, and 300f (150c) was the magic number. Too low and the ribs fail to get tender; conversely, too high and you will burn the sauce. Trust me, you do not want to burn this sauce.
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  Step 9
  Add the grapeseed oil, and sweet butter to a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
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  Step 10
  When the foaming subsides, add the short ribs.
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  Step 11
  Brown on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.
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  Step 12
  Remove the short ribs from the pot, and reserve.
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  Step 13
  Chef’s Tip: Depending on the fat content of the short ribs, you may have more oil in the pot than needed. My suggestion would be to remove all the oil, and add back 3 tablespoons to the pot.
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  Step 14
  Reduce the heat to medium-low, and add the sliced mushrooms.
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  Step 15
  Sauté until the mushrooms are softened, and release their moisture, about 8 – 10 minutes.
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  Step 16
  Chef’s Note: While the mushrooms are cooking, use a wooden spoon to scrape up those yummy fonds that have accumulated on the bottom of the pan.
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  Step 17
  Add the reserved chicken stock to the pot, and use a wooden spoon to dissolve any additional fonds that might remain on the bottom of the pot.
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  Step 18
  Add the cream cheese, garlic, and pepper, to the pot.
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  Step 19
  Stir to combine.
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  Step 20
  Return the short ribs to the pot.
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  Step 21
  Cover and place into the preheated oven for 2.5 hours.
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  Step 22
  Remove the ribs from the pot, and allow it to stand for 5 minutes, then use a ladle or spoon, to remove all the fat that has risen to the top.
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  Step 23
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 24
  Remove the meat from the bones (or leave the bones in for a rustic appearance), place on top of a big pile of mash taters, ladle some of the sauce on top, and garnish with a sprinkle of dried oregano. Enjoy.
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  Step 25
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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