Carolina Beef and Beans

Submitted by daisygrl64

"From Pol Martin Cookbook."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup dried black beans
• 4 cups cold water
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 3⁄4 lb beef short rib, cut up
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1⁄2 celery, diced
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 1 bay leaf
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 large carrot, pared and diced
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste

directions

1. place beans in saucepan and pour in water. bring to boil over med heat. boil 7 minutes. remove saucepan from heat and let stand for 1 hour.
2. heat oil in large saucepan over med heat. add short ribs and sear 4 minutes.
3. add onion and celery, mix well and continue cooking 4 minutes.
4. add garlic, seasonings and carrot. drain beans and add to saucepan. correct seasoning. add 5 cups cold water, stir and bring to boil.
5. partly cover and cook 1 1/2 hours over med heat. stir occasionally.