13 minute braised Recipes

beef short ribs , cut into 1-rib pieces, olive oil, onions, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, dry red wine, a 28- to 32-oz c n whole tom toes including liquid co rsely pureed in blender, beef broth, worcestershire sauce, six 3- by 1-inch strips fresh orange zest removed with a vegetable peeler, chopped fresh rosemary leaves or 1 tsp dried rosemary, crumbled, salt, pearl onions (about 2 cups), blanched in boiling water 2 minutes and peeled, a 1-lb bag peeled baby carrots, garnish: finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

onion, sliced, olive oil, garlic clove, crushed, boneless skinless chicken thighs, apples, cored and cut into chunks, dried apricots, white wine, fresh parsley, chopped

olive oil, onions, chopped, garlic, minced, chopped fresh rosemary, cubed veal for stew, salt to taste, marsala or other sweet wine, butternut squash, about 1 lb, halved , seeds and fibers removed, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and parboiled in salted water for 5 minutes, meat or chicken broth, or as needed, freshly ground black pepper to taste

butter, pearl onions , blanched 1 minute in boiling water, peeled, turkey broth or canned chicken broth, bay leaves, fresh brussels sprouts, trimmed or 2 lb frozen, whole roasted chestnuts, in jars, salt and pepper

thick cut smoked bacon, minced, yellow onion, finely sliced, head of cabbage, chopped, garlic, minced, dried savory, butter, flour, chicken stock, white wine, fresh tomatoes , sliced into eighths, tomato puree (i buy it in the tube and keep it in the refrigerator for just this purpose, when i only need a tbsp and i don tsp want to open those little cans.), fresh parsley for last minute garnish, sour cream, parmesan cheese for last minute sprinkling.

raw meatballs (pork and beef mixture, or any), olive oil, onions, chopped into half rings, garlic cloves, crushed, chestnut mushrooms, chopped (optional), cooked peeled chestnuts, sage leaves , soaked in boiling water for 1 minute, drained and chopped, bay leaves, red wine, pork stock (a mixture of chicken and beef works well), salt, pepper

roasting goose, cut up with skin removed, salt and pepper, flour, oil, lean diced salt pork, blanched for 5 minutes (4 oz.), sliced onions, garlic, minced, bay leaves, caraway seed, thyme leaves, dry white wine or 1 1/2 cups vermouth, goose stock or 2 cups beef bouillon (or more), head cabbage (8 cups, sliced ), stock or 1/2 cup bouillon, salt, pepper, rendered goose fat or 3 tbsp butter

beef short ribs , trimmed of excess fat (6 to 8 english-style ribs, see note), salt and pepper, vegetable oil, onions, chopped, carrot, peeled and chopped, celery rib, chopped, tomato paste, dried thyme, red wine, balsamic vinegar, low sodium chicken broth, minute tapioca, bay leaves, fresh parsley, chopped

broccoli rabe, blanched , refreshed and left whole, extra virgin olive oil plus 1/4 cup, scallions or spring onions, root end trimmed, sweet vermouth, sundried tomatoes , soaked 10 minutes in 1/2 cup boiling water, balsamic vinegar, capers, prime or small soft shell crabs

veal chops, bone in, fontina, sliced pancetta, sauteed mushrooms , recipe follows, olive oil, salt and pepper, shallot, thinly sliced, white wine, veal or chicken stock, fresh thyme, cremini mushrooms, dried porcini mushrooms soaked in hot water for 30 minutes and chopped, olive oil, garlic, finely sliced, salt and pepper, chopped fresh thyme, unsalted butter, carrots, peeled and cut on the bias into 1/4 inch thick slices, garlic, thinly sliced, fresh thyme, salt and freshly ground pepper, chicken stock, frozen peas, thawed or fresh peas

beef stew topped with black pepper biscuit crust ingredients, beef for stew, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, canola oil, yellow onions, coarsely chopped, carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch lengths, stalks celery, coarsely chopped, garlic, minced, beef stock - recipe below, dry red wine (optional), bouquet garni : 3 rosemary sprigs, 4 flat-leaf parsley sprigs, 1 bay leaf, 3 to 4 peppercorns, ingredients for biscuit crust, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, heaping tbsp cracked pepper, salt, cold unsalted butter , cut into pieces, whole milk, unsalted butter, melted, minced fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish (optional), preheat the oven to 350of., beef cubes dry with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper., in a large dutch oven or flameproof casserole, heat 2 tbsp of the oil over medium-high heat. sear the beef cubes on all sides until nicely browned. don tsp move the meat too much in the pot; let it sear so that it develops a nice browned crust. transfer the beef cubes to a plate. pour off the oil from the pot., return the pot to medium heat and add the remaining 1 tbsp oil. add the onions, carrots, and celery and saute for about 3 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften. add the garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes., add the stock and wine and stir to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. return meat and any accumulated juices to the pot., make a bouquet garni by tying the rosemary and parsley sprigs, bay leaf, and peppercorns in a square of cheesecloth. put the bouquet garni in the pot., cover the pot and braise in the oven for 2 hours and 15 minutes or until tender, stirring the stew several times., meanwhile , make the biscuit crust: in a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, cracked pepper, and salt together. using your fingertips, a fork, or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs., add the milk all at once and stir just until the dough comes together in a mass., turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 8 to 10 times, or just until cohesive. using a rolling pin or your hands, roll or pat the dough into a circle or oval about 1/4 inch thick., stew from the oven , uncover, and lay the dough on top. it will not fit perfectly or seal tightly. this is a rough topping. brush the dough with the melted butter., return the stew to the oven and cook, uncovered, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown., serve, remove the crust from the pan and set aside. serve the stew with the vegetables. cut the crust into pieces and top the meat with the crust. ladle sauce from the stew over the crust, meat, and vegetables. garnish with minced parsley, if desired., variation, serve in 6 individual onion soup crocks or similarly sized ovenproof dishes, put the meat into the crocks with the vegetables and sauce from the stew. increase the oven temperature to 425of., make the biscuit dough and roll it into a round about 1/2 inch thick. cut the dough into 6 rounds large enough to overlap the bowls by about 1/2 inch. lay the rounds over the crocks and crimp the edges to seal. brush with melted butter and set the crocks on a baking sheet. bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the crusts are golden brown.