Francesca's Dawn Braised Beef Short Ribs
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This recipe can be served 2 ways - with or without strained sauce. I served it unstrained over mashed potatoes. If you don't care for the bits of cooked veggies strain it before serving with your ribs.
Ingredients
  • 1- ½ pounds beef short ribs
  • Salt & pepper
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • ½ cup celery, chopped
  • ½ cup carrot, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, oregano and rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 2 teaspoons espresso powder
  • 3 cups no salt beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350*F.
  2. Generously salt and pepper the ribs.
  3. Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear ribs in batches until browned on all sides, being careful not to crowd them.
  5. Transfer ribs to a plate.
  6. If needed add a bit more oil or remove all but 1 tablespoon if necessary and add chopped onion, celery and carrot to dutch oven.
  7. When vegetables have softened, add chopped garlic and continue to brown for about 45 seconds - don't burn the garlic.
  8. Add herbs - you can use any combination of herbs that appeal to you - I happened to have thyme, oregano and rosemary fresh in my garden.
  9. Stir to incorporate herbs with vegetables and cook for about 1 minute until herbs are fragrant.
  10. Add wine, and espresso powder and stir to incorporate.
  11. Place ribs and any accumulated juices back into dutch oven and cover with broth.
  12. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for about 25 minutes.
  13. Cover and transfer to preheated oven.
  14. Cook until ribs are tender, about 2-2½ hours.
  15. Remove ribs to a platter.
  16. Here you can either strain the sauce and serve or serve with unstrained sauce - your choice.
Recipe by at https://www.theorangebee.com/let-me-introduce-you-to-francescas-dawn-farm/