Braised Short Ribs Burgundy Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time2 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 6 lge. beef short ribs (about 3 lbs.)
 1 C. Burgundy or other red wine
 Red wine vinegar1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 1 medium-sized onion, sliced
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm), sliced
 Green pepper1/2 To taste, sliced
 Parsley2 Tablespoon, chopped
 Bay leaves3 Small, crushed
 Dry mustard1 Tablespoon
 Powdered ginger1/4 Tablespoon
 3 - 4 T. oil or drippings
 Bouillon1 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

GETTING READY
1. In a large casserole, bowl or baking pan, place the short ribs
2. Add the burgundy, red wine vinegar, onion, garlic, pepper, parsley, mustard and bay leaves.
3. Cover the casserole and marinate the meat for several hours or overnight.
4. Turn meat over during the marinating time to distribute the flavor evenly.

MAKING
5. Lift meat from marinade and drain well
6. Strain the marinade and reserve it. Discard the seasonings
7. In a large pan, heat the oil
8. Add the ribs and then fry them on high
9. Drain off the excess fat and discard
10. Pour the strained marinade and bouillon over the meat
11. Cover and simmer slowly or till the meat is tender or for 1-1/2 hours
12. Remove meat and set aside to cool
13. Skim the fat from the pan drippings
14. Thicken the gravy with cornstarch (mixed with cold water) if required

FINALIZING
15. Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste to the sauce to increase flavoring.
16. Add a little meat coloring if required to the meat

SERVING
17. Serve hot immediately
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