Beef Short Ribs

4h
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Dry the short ribs and season heavily with salt and black pepper.
  2. 2Add oil to your pot and heat to medium-high temperature.
  3. 3Add the short ribs to the pot and get plenty of color on all sides.
  4. 4Remove the short ribs and set them aside.
  5. 5Add carrots, celery, and onion to the pot and cook until soft.
  6. 6Add tomato puree, stir, and let it cook out for a few minutes.
  7. 7Add the flour and cook for another few minutes.
  8. 8Add red wine, stir, and return the beef to the pan.
  9. 9Add beef stock, making sure the short ribs are covered.
  10. 10Add rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, and half a bulb of garlic.
  11. 11Pop the lid on and leave to cook for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
  12. 12Remove the beef.
  13. 13Strain the sauce and let it reduce to a consistency of your liking.
  14. 14Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  15. 15Serve over creamy mash.
  16. 16Garnish with chopped chives.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg short ribs (bone in weight)
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 375 ml red wine
  • 500 ml beef stock
  • water to cover the short ribs
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Rosemary
  • Thyme
  • Half bulb garlic
  • Salt
  • black pepper
  • Chives

Equipment

pottongschopping boardwooden spoonladle

Tips

  • Next time, ask the butcher to cut the short ribs in half if you feel the portion is too much for two people.