My Mom's Short Ribs Stew
7 photos of My Mom's Short Ribs Stew Recipe
By
Carol Perricone
@coolbaker1
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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
We pair it up with fresh italian bread, and butter; to sop up the juice!
Nothing else to say except.....Yum!!
Photos: my own
Ingredients
- 3 lb
- beef short ribs, cut in 2" pieces
- 2 large
- onions, chopped
- 1/2 tsp
- each of salt and pepper
- 2 tsp
- paprika
- 5-6 c
- water, or enough to cover meat
- 1/3 c
- barley
- 2 or 3
- potatoes, cubed
- 1 pkg
- (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
- 1In a large saucepan, brown short ribs on all sides, in a little butter or oil. (about 10 min).
- 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. - 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!!!
