Braised Short Rib Ragu

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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds short ribs
  • salt & pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. of oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 cups red wine
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped garlic
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 28 oz. canned tomatoes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Salt and pepper short ribs. In a large heavy pot brown short ribs in oil. Remove and set aside.

In the same pot add onion, carrots & celery, cook until onion is translucent. Add wine and cook until the alcohol burns off. Add garlic, rosemary, tomato paste, tomatoes, both and bay leaf. Return short ribs, bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 3 hours or until meat is tender. Take ribs out, remove bone and pull meat apart. Return to pot.

Serve over pasta or mashed potatoes

Can top with shredded cheese.