Short Rib Stew
Hearty, warming, and supremely satiating, this slow-simmered beef short rib stew is just the dish to cozy up to during the chillier months.
Ingredients
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3 1/2 pounds boneless beef short ribs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2 cups dry red wine
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3 cups veal or chicken stock
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6 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch dice
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1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
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3 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
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1 large onion, cut into 1-inch dice
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1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, quartered
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1 tablespoon thyme leaves, chopped
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8 sage leaves, coarsely chopped
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Kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
Description
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a large bowl, toss the short ribs with the flour.
- In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the oil.
- Working in batches, cook the short ribs over moderately high heat until browned all over, about 6 minutes per batch. Discard the oil.
- Return the meat and any juices to the casserole. Add the wine and boil until reduced by half, 8 minutes.
- Add the stock and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook over low heat until the meat is tender, 2 hours.
- Skim any fat from the stew.
- Stir in the carrots, potatoes, parsnips, onion, mushrooms, thyme, and sage. Cover and simmer over low heat until the vegetables are tender, about 35 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve.