Neelys Short Ribs
Recipe courtesy The Neelys
Prep Time:
25 min
Inactive Prep Time:
hr min
Cook Time:
3 hr 20 min
Level:
Easy
Serves:
4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
* 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
* 6 pounds beef short ribs
* Salt and freshly ground pepper
* 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
* 1 carrot, chopped
* 4 cloves garlic, chopped
* 2 celery ribs, chopped
* 1 tablespoon tomato paste
* 2 cups dry red wine
* 3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
* 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, in thick puree
* 3 thyme sprigs
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 orange, zested
* 1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves, for garnish
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat about 2-tablespoons of the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat.
Season the short ribs well with salt and pepper. Over medium heat, brown ribs for 6 minutes on each side. You will need to do this in batches. Remove the browned short ribs to a plate and repeat with remaining ribs and oil.
Add onion, carrots, garlic, celery, and salt and pepper to the Dutch oven and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and wine to the vegetables and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the stock, diced tomatoes, thyme, and bay leaf. Return the browned short ribs and any juices that have accumulated back into the Dutch oven. Add orange zest. Cover with a heavy lid and place in the oven and braise for 3 hours or until the meat is very tender.
Once the ribs are tender, remove the ribs to a platter. Taste for seasoning. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve the short ribs over the stone ground grits, if desired. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Printed from FoodNetwork.com on Sat Jun 27 2009
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