Braised Short Ribs
Ingredients:
- 6 Short rib sections 10 oz (300 g)
- 2 oz Oil
- 1.25 oz Carrot sm. Dice
- 1.25 oz Celery sm. dice
- 2.5 oz Onion sm. dice
- 1.25 oz Bread flour
- 1.25 oz Tomato purée
- 1.25 qt Brown stock
- To Taste Pepper & Salt
- .5 Bay leaves
Procedure:
1. Dry the meat so it will brown more easily.
2. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet until very hot. Brown the steaks well on both sides. Transfer the browned steaks to a braising pan or baking pan.
3. Add the onion, celery, and carrot to the fat in the skillet and sauté until lightly browned.
4. Stir in the bread flour to make a roux. Cook until the roux is browned.
5. Stir in the stock and tomato purée and simmer until the sauce thickens. Add the bay leaves and season to taste with salt and pepper.
6. Pour the sauce over the steaks.
7.Cover and braise in the oven at 300°F (150°C) until tender, about 2 hours.
8. Transfer the steaks and hold hot until service.
9. Strain the sauce (optional). Degrease. Adjust the seasoning and consistency and pour over the steaks.
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