OVEN-BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH FENNEL

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Potato     Braise

Yield 4-6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3½ to 4 pounds meaty bone-in short ribs
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup diced yellow onion
½ cup diced celery
½ cup diced carrot
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
2 cups hearty red wine
2 bay leaves
1 (28-ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes with juices
1.5 lb peeled baking potatoes, cut into about 2 inch chunks
Combine 1 1/2 tsp of salt and ½ teaspoon of black pepper. Rub over all the surfaces of the short ribs.
Heat a large (7- to 8-quart) enameled cast-iron or other nonreactive Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil. When hot, add the ribs, being careful not to crowd them or they won't brown properly. (If the ribs don't all fit in the Dutch oven, brown them in two batches, or use a heavy skillet to brown any remaining ribs at the same time.) Cook, adjusting the heat between medium and medium-high to maintain a steady sizzle without getting the pan too hot and turning with tongs as needed, for about 3 minutes per side, or until browned. As the ribs are browned, transfer them to a large bowl.
When all the ribs are browned, spoon off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the pot. Add the onion, celery, and carrot, and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, for about 8 minutes, or until golden. Meanwhile crush the garlic and fennel seeds together with a mortar and pestle or with a large chef's knife. Add to the vegetables and cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

Steps:

  • 4. If necessary, rearrange the oven racks to accommodate the large size of the pan. Preheat the oven to 325°F. 5. Add the wine and bay leaves to the Dutch oven and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, or until reduced by half. Stir in the tomatoes and again bring to a boil, breaking up the tomatoes with the side of a large metal spoon. Add the browned ribs and any juices that accumulated in the bowl. Turn the ribs to coat them evenly with the tomato mixture. 6. Cover and braise in the lower half of the oven for 1 1/2 hour. Add the potatoes and continue to braise for 1 hour, until the meat is pulling away from the bones. 7. Use a slotted spoon or spatula and tongs to lift the ribs from the pan to a platter. Discard any loose bones. Remove fat and connective tissue. 8. Pour the remaining contents of the Dutch oven through a strainer set over a large bowl. Discard the bay leaves and then spoon the strained vegetables onto the ribs. Cover the platter with aluminum foil and keep warm in the turned-off oven. 9. Use a large metal spoon to spoon off and discard the fat that comes to the top of the bowl and then pour the juices into a small saucepan, or pour the juices into a fat separator and then pour the defatted juices into a small saucepan. Alternatively, chill the strained juices for several hours or overnight and lift off the fat that solidifies on top with a skimmer. Refrigerate the ribs and vegetables, tightly covered, and then return them to the Dutch oven with the defatted juices and slowly reheat over low heat. 10. Reheat the juices to a simmer, taste, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Pour the juices over the short ribs and vegetables and serve hot.

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IMRAN BRO
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Wow, these short ribs were incredible! The meat was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.

ajitparsad yadav
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This recipe is a keeper! The short ribs were so tender and flavorful. The fennel added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.

GAMER TANVIR
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The short ribs were cooked to perfection and the sauce was incredible. I received so many compliments on this dish.

Bluebuddy10
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These short ribs were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The meat was fall-apart tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.

Abdul Shakoor
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a favorite. The short ribs are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.

Gil Mastodon
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This was my first time making short ribs and I was really happy with how they turned out. The recipe was easy to follow and the ribs were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.

Jeff Ben
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I'm not a big fan of short ribs, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The short ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.

Sabur Mamun
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This recipe is a keeper! The short ribs were so tender and flavorful. The fennel added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.

BeforeTheCause
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The short ribs were cooked to perfection and the sauce was incredible. I received so many compliments on this dish.

Yasoda Gyanwali
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These short ribs were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The meat was fall-apart tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.

KOOFI GADUUD
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a favorite. The short ribs are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.

Hazha Hassan
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This was my first time making short ribs, and I was really happy with how they turned out. The recipe was easy to follow and the ribs were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.

Mild Nyoni
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I'm not a huge fan of fennel, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The fennel was not overpowering at all, and it really complemented the short ribs. The meat was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.

AHMED LA
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These short ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and incredibly flavorful. The fennel added a nice depth of flavor. I served them with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a hit with my family.

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