braised short ribs of beef

(1 RATING)
63 Pinches
Atlanta, GA
Updated on Oct 24, 2010

These short ribs are simmered long and slow and will fall apart as soon as you try and pick them up with your fork.

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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus additional to sprinkle over ribs before cooking
  • 4 pounds beef short ribs, cut into 2 inch lengths
  • 5 tablespoons best quality olive oil
  • 8 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups canned italian plus tomatoes with juice
  • 2 cups peeled and sliced carrots (1/8 inch thick slices)
  • 3 cups sliced onions
  • 8 - whole cloves
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh italian parsley
  • 3/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups beef stock (approximately)

How To Make braised short ribs of beef

  • Step 1
    Sprinkle the pepper over short ribs. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or casserole over medium heat. Sear the ribs 3 or 4 at a time, browning well on all sides. As they are browned, drain them on paper towels.
  • Step 2
    Preheat oven to 350.
  • Step 3
    Return half of the ribs to the casserole. Sprinkle with half of the garlic. Layer half of each vegetable over the meat. Add 4 cloves and sprinkle with half of the parsley. Repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with a layer of chopped parsley.
  • Step 4
    In a bowl mix together the vinegar,tomato paste,brown sugar,salt, the 1 tsp black pepper and cayenne. Pour it over the meat and vegetables and then add the beef stock just to cover.
  • Step 5
    Cover the casserole, set over medium heat, bring to a boil. Bake on the center rack of the over for 1 1/2 hours. Uncover and continue baking until meat is tender , 1 1/2 hours longer. Taste, correct the seasoning, and serve immediately.

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