Braised Short Ribs
- 6 pounds beef short ribs, cut into 1-rib pieces
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 medium onions, chopped
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups dry red wine
- 1 (28 to 32-ounce) can whole tomatoes including liquid coarsely pureed in a blender
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 6 (3 by 1-inch) strips fresh orange zest removed with a vegetable peeler
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
- 10 ounces pearl onions (about 2 cups), blanched in boiling water 2 minutes and peeled
- 1 (1-pound) bag peeled baby carrots
- Finely chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish
- Pat short ribs dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a heavy 6-quart kettle, heat oil over moderately high heat, until hot but not smoking, and brown ribs in batches, transferring with tongs to a large bowl.
- Add chopped onions to kettle and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden.
- Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
- Add wine, tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire sauce, zest, rosemary, and salt and bring to a boil.
- Add ribs including any juices that have accumulated in bowl and simmer, covered, 30 minutes.
- Add pearl onions and carrots, stirring and pushing down to make sure they are covered by liquid, and simmer, covered, 3 1/2 to 4 hours, or until meat is tender.
- Transfer meat, pearl onions, and carrots with a slotted spoon to a large bowl.
- Reduce braising liquid, if necessary.
- Return meat and vegetables to kettle and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Stew may be made 3 days ahead and cooled uncovered before chilling covered.
- Reheat stew, adding water as necessary to thin sauce.
- Serve stew sprinkled with parsley.
- Wine suggestion: Californian Syrah - Edmunds St. John, California
beef short ribs, salt, olive oil, onions, garlic, red wine, tomatoes including, beef broth, worcestershire sauce, rosemary, pearl onions, baby carrots, parsley
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