Braised Short Ribs

This is the one I have used for years, it is a hybrid of a couple of different recipes that I tried. Short Ribs are one of my favorite things ever and I always make mine in my Le Creueset dutch oven!

Cabernet Braised Short Ribs

TOTAL TIME 3.5 hours CATEGORIES main dish - beef
INGREDIENTS

8 slices of bacon, diced
3 lbs bone in short ribs
3 stalks celery - chopped
3 carrots - chopped
1/2 small onion - chopped
2 cloves garlic - minced
1.5 cups beef broth
1.5 cups dry red wine
5 sprigs thyme
1 Tbsp tomato paste
INSTRUCTIONS

In dutch oven, cook bacon, remove (save for other recipes) and drain all but 2 Tbsp grease
Salt and Pepper short ribs - brown in remaining bacon grease on all sides
Remove ribs to a plate
Saute celery, carrot, onion and garlic in same pan until soft (~10 min)
Add beef broth, red wine, tomato paste and thyme, bring to a boil
Add back in short ribs, cover and move to 325 degree oven
Braise 3 hours
Remove short ribs, discard bones, trim fat
Strain solids (discard) reserving liquid
Skim fat from remaining broth and add to saucepan along with additional beef broth, wine, and tomato paste if needed
Add flour slurry to thicken
Boil until reduced to sauce consistency
Serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles