Braised Short Ribs

Serves: 2

Kirstin Bosco

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

54

Spice

56

Sweetness

44

Sourness

45

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Vegetable Oil

2 stalks

Celery (chopped)

2 cloves

Garlic (smashed)

1 tbsp

Tomato Paste

3 sprigs

Thyme (fresh)

Directions:

1

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F

2

Liberally sprinkle all sides of the short ribs with salt and pepper

3

Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the oil

4

Sear the short ribs on all sides until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side, working in batches if necessary

5

Set aside on a plate

6

Add the carrots, celery, garlic and onions to the pot with the short rib drippings and sprinkle with some salt and pepper

7

Cook the vegetables until they turn golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes

8

Add in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute more

9

Add the wine and deglaze the pot, scraping up any developed fond (brown bits) from the bottom

10

Bring the wine to a simmer and add some salt and pepper

11

Add the thyme, bay leaf and short ribs and any leftover juices from the plate

12

Cover the pot, transfer to the oven and cook, turning the short ribs once after about 1 hour of cooking, until the meat is fork-tender, 2 to 2 1/2 hours

13

Remove the short ribs from the braising liquid and set aside to cool slightly

14

Skim the fat off the top of the braising liquid

15

Strain the liquid and bring it to a simmer until reduced by half, about 8 minutes (you should have about 2/3 cup of reduced sauce)

16

Season with salt and pepper

17

Serve the ribs and sauce over creamy polenta