Savory Short Ribs

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds beef short ribs
  • 1 medium-sized onion, chopped
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup (3 ounces) raw medium barley

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, combine short ribs, onion, water, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook about 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Add potatoes, carrots, celery, and barley; cook 1 hour, or until short ribs and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally and adding more water, if necessary.

Notes:
This is one of those even-better-when-reheated-the-next-day recipes. Before reheating, be sure to remove any fat that has solidified on the top.