my mom's short ribs stew
It was my favorite dinner that Mom made! When my husband and I were dating, it became his favorite dinner also. We pair it up with fresh italian bread, and butter; to sop up the juice! Nothing else to say except.....Yum!! Photos: my own
prep time
30 Min
cook time
2 Hr
method
Stove Top
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef short ribs, cut in 2" pieces
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 5-6 cups water, or enough to cover meat
- 1/3 cup barley
- 2 or 3 - potatoes, cubed
- 1 package (10 oz) frozen lima beans (i use baby lima beans)
- OPTIONAL: WHEN STEW IS DONE, TASTE TO SEE IF IT NEEDS ANY MORE SALT AND PEPPER. BE CAREFUL NOT TO MAKE IT TOO SALTY
How To Make my mom's short ribs stew
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Step 1In a large saucepan, brown short ribs on all sides, in a little butter or oil. (about 10 min). -
Step 2Add chopped onions, and brown for another 10 minutes. When onions are done, sprinkle salt, pepper, and paprika over meat and onions. Add water, and cook, covered, at a low simmer, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
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Step 3Add barley and potatoes. Let cook for 30 to 45 minutes more (make sure barley is not hard). **add more water if getting dry. Last 10 minutes of cooking, add frozen lima beans. Enjoy!!!
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