INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2-3 pounds boneless beef short ribs
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2 large onions, cut into thin wedges
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1 cup thinly sliced carrots (2 medium)
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1 medium fennel bulb, cored and cut into thin wedges
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1 14 1/2 - ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 cup dry red wine
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2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca, crushed
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 recipe Cheesy Polenta (see recipe below)
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2 1/2 cups water
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1 cup coarse-ground yellow cornmeal
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1 cup cold water
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/3 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese, blue cheese or shredded Parmesan cheese