Balaboosta'S Jewish Flanken Recipe

Name: Balaboosta'S Jewish Flanken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef short ribs, flanken cut; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 -5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon parsley; 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons extra light olive oil; salt & pepper; 1 cup hot water

Servings: persons

2 lbs beef short ribs, flanken cut
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 large onion, chopped
4 -5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons extra light olive oil
salt & pepper
1 cup hot water

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1. Sprinkle the meat well, with salt and pepper, on both sides.
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2. Heat oil in deep heavy pan and sear meat on both sides. Set meat aside.
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3. In same oil saute onion until golden.
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4. In same oil add and saute garlic for about 1 minute.
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5. Add parsley, thyme, pepper flakes, crushed tomatoes ( with juice), lemon juice, Worcestershire and brown sugar. Mix and bring to a slow simmer.
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6. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
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7. Pour 1/2 of sauce into heavy dutch oven. Place meat over. Pour other 1/2 of sauce over. Pour hot water over. Cover.
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8. Cook in oven for at least 3 hours ( more is better) or until the meat is very soft. . Check periodically and add water if flanken if needed.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs beef short ribs, flanken cut, 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 large onion, chopped, 4 -5 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Balaboosta'S Jewish Flanken Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!