Beef Short Ribs Stew

Submitted by Pate

"A really good stew-like meal. I served it with garlic mashed potatoes and everyone loved it."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 lbs short rib of beef, cut into 2 pieces
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 carrots, cut into chunks
• 3 stalks celery, cut into chunks
• 2 heads garlic, chopped
• 3 cups red wine
• 1⁄4 cup tomato paste
• 1 (10 ounce) can beef stock
• 3 bay leaves
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 pinch salt and pepper

directions

1. Heat oil in a large pot, season ribs and brown evenly and thoroughly.
2. Remove ribs and reserve on a plate, and then add onions, carrot and celery to the pot. Sauté, making sure to scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan until the vegetables are caramelized.
3. Add garlic, wine and tomato paste and stir well. Add beef stock and beef and bring to a simmer, covered, for 2-3 hours, until meat is very tender, and beginning to fall of the bone.
4. Serve with mashed potatoes.

Reviews

[Mrs J B]

Works with Kluski noodles too.