Braised Short Rib Of Beef

Serves: 3

Lilian Bahringer

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

50

Sweetness

41

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

8 cups

Red Wine

1 bunch

Thyme (fresh)

1 tbsp

Fennel Seed

1 tbsp

Mustard Seed

2 tbsps

Kosher Salt

3 cup

Olive Oil

Directions:

1

Prepare short ribs: In resealable, 2-gallon plastic bag, place short ribs

2

Add wine, thyme, parsley, bay leaves, 1 tablespoon pepper, fennel seed, mustard seed, and garlic

3

Place bag in large bowl and marinate in refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours

4

Remove ribs from marinade and drain, reserving liquid

5

Pat ribs dry and sprinkle with kosher salt and remaining 2 teaspoons pepper

6

Put rack in middle position in oven and preheat to 325°F

7

In heavy, 12-inch skillet over moderately high heat, heat 1/4 cup oil just until smoking

8

Working in 3 batches (wipe pan clean and add 1/4 cup oil between batches), sear ribs, turning with tongs, until well-browned on all sides, about 8 minutes total

9

Transfer ribs, bone side up and in 1 layer, to a 3- to 4-inch deep roasting pan and set aside

10

Do not clean skillet

11

Add onions, carrots, celery, and mushrooms to skillet

12

Over moderately high heat, sauté until onions start to soften, about 15 minutes

13

Transfer vegetables to wide, 6-quart sauce pot, making sure to scrape up any brown bits from bottom and sides of skillet

14

Add reserved marinade and reduce until pan is almost dry, about 1 hour

15

Add stock and bring to boil

16

Pour stock mixture over ribs and cover with foil

17

Transfer to oven and braise until meat is tender and falling off bone, about 2 1/2 hours

18

Let cool slightly

19

When ribs are cool enough to handle, remove any excess fat and discard bones

20

Transfer beef, reserving liquid, to bowl and cover with foil to keep warm

21

In resealable, 2-gallon plastic bag, place short ribs

22

Add wine, thyme, parsley, bay leaves, 1 tablespoon pepper, fennel seed, mustard seed, and garlic

23

Place bag in large bowl and marinate in refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours

24

Remove ribs from marinade and drain, reserving liquid

25

Pat ribs dry and sprinkle with kosher salt and remaining 2 teaspoons pepper

26

Put rack in middle position in oven and preheat to 325°F

27

In heavy, 12-inch skillet over moderately high heat, heat 1/4 cup oil just until smoking

28

Working in 3 batches (wipe pan clean and add 1/4 cup oil between batches), sear ribs, turning with tongs, until well-browned on all sides, about 8 minutes total

29

Transfer ribs, bone side up and in 1 layer, to a 3- to 4-inch deep roasting pan and set aside

30

Do not clean skillet

31

Add onions, carrots, celery, and mushrooms to skillet

32

Over moderately high heat, sauté until onions start to soften, about 15 minutes

33

Transfer vegetables to wide, 6-quart sauce pot, making sure to scrape up any brown bits from bottom and sides of skillet

34

Add reserved marinade and reduce until pan is almost dry, about 1 hour

35

Add stock and bring to boil

36

Pour stock mixture over ribs and cover with foil

37

Transfer to oven and braise until meat is tender and falling off bone, about 2 1/2 hours

38

Let cool slightly

39

When ribs are cool enough to handle, remove any excess fat and discard bones

40

Transfer beef, reserving liquid, to bowl and cover with foil to keep warm

41

Make sauce: Strain cooking liquid through fine-mesh sieve and into medium saucepan, pressing on solids

42

Discard solids and skim fat

43

Add carrots and celery and bring to a boil

44

Continue cooking until reduced to about 2 1/2 cups, about 25 minutes

45

To serve, spoon braising liquid over sauce, making sure to include carrots and celery, and finish with horseradish

46

Strain cooking liquid through fine-mesh sieve and into medium saucepan, pressing on solids

47

Discard solids and skim fat

48

Add carrots and celery and bring to a boil

49

Continue cooking until reduced to about 2 1/2 cups, about 25 minutes

50

To serve, spoon braising liquid over sauce, making sure to include carrots and celery, and finish with horseradish