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Serve this hearty winter dish over mashed potatoes. You can prepare the braised short ribs and reheat just before serving. Reheat the beef on the grill to give a hint of smoky flavor, if you like. Veal demi-glace—veal stock reduced to a concentrated gelatin—adds depth and richness to the sauce. Our favorite brand is Bonewerks Culinarte, which is available under the pantry section. Williams-Sonoma also carries a store brand. Ingredients:
1.1 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/4 cup) |
8 (2 1/2-ounce) beef short ribs, trimmed |
1 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
3/4 cup diced onion |
1/3 cup diced celery |
1/3 cup diced carrot |
1/4 cup chopped leek |
1 garlic clove, minced |
10 whole black peppercorns |
5 juniper berries |
3 fresh thyme sprigs |
2 bay leaves |
1/4 cup veal demi-glace |
3/4 cup hot water |
1/2 cup dry red wine |
thyme sprigs (optional) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Place flour in a shallow dish. Sprinkle beef evenly on all sides with salt and pepper; dredge in flour. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan, and swirl to coat. Add beef to pan; sauté for 8 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Remove beef from pan.
3. Add diced onion, diced celery, diced carrot, and chopped leek to pan; sauté 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute, stirring frequently. Place peppercorns, juniper berries, 3 thyme sprigs, and bay leaves on a double layer of cheesecloth. Gather edges of cheesecloth together; tie securely. Place herb and spice bundle in pan; return beef to pan. Dissolve demi-glace in 3/4 cup hot water, stirring well. Add demi-glace mixture and wine to pan; bring to a boil. Cover and bake at 350° for 2 1/2 hours or until beef is fork tender. Remove beef from pan; strain cooking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl. Discard solids. Serve cooking liquid with beef. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.
4. Wine note: With the richness of short ribs, you need to pull out a cabernet as an accompaniment. (Well-marbled beef loves to tame this grape's tannins.) Slingshot 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon is a Napa bottle that, at $23, won't break the bank. But it offers beautiful nuances of cedar, spice (juniper's a big player), and aromatic dried cherries, with bright acidity. —Sara Schneider
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