Braised Short Ribs

Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 lbs beef short ribs
• 2 tablespoons seasoning
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 14 1/2 ounces tomatoes, canned
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 1/2 cup red vinegar
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 quarts beef broth
• 1/4 cup chopped scallion, for sprinkling

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a dutch oven or large, heavy covered pot over high heat.
• 2 season ribs with seasoning, patting it in well with your hands. when pot is nearly smoking add ribs without crowding them and sear on all sides until they form a brown crust. do this in batches, if necessary.
• 3 when all ribs have browned, add onions, celery and carrot; saute 1 minute to brown lightly. stir in tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, pepper and.
• 4 enough broth to just cover ribs.
• 5 bring to a boil, reduce heat to gently simmering, cover and simmer until very tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
• 6 to serve, mound ribs in center of 4 plates, spoon sauce over and garnish with chopped scallion.