Braised Short Ribs of Beef with Red Wine, Apricots, and Black Olives Recipe

Name: Braised Short Ribs of Beef with Red Wine, Apricots, and Black Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 beef short ribs (6 ounces each) or beef flanken; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour, for dusting; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 ounces smoked bacon, cut into 1 by 1/4-inch lardons; 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch dice; 1 medium onion, chopped into 1/2-inch dice; 16 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 cups dry red wine; 1/2 cup brandy; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon celery seeds; 2 cinnamon sticks; 5 whole cloves; 2 cups canned, low-sodium chicken broth; 18 dried apricot halves; 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

8 beef short ribs (6 ounces each) or beef flanken
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour, for dusting
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 ounces smoked bacon, cut into 1 by 1/4-inch lardons
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch dice
1 medium onion, chopped into 1/2-inch dice
16 garlic cloves, smashed
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups dry red wine
1/2 cup brandy
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon celery seeds
2 cinnamon sticks
5 whole cloves
2 cups canned, low-sodium chicken broth
18 dried apricot halves
1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2
Season the ribs with salt and pepper.
3
Dust with the flour.
4
Heat the oil in a large braising pan or ovenproof casserole over medium-high heat.
5
Add the bacon and cook until most of the fat is rendered, then remove and set aside.
6
Add as many ribs as can fit in a single layer to the pan.
7
You will need to cook them in batches.
8
Sear the ribs on both sides until well browned, then remove from the pan and set aside.
9
Repeat with the remaining ribs.
10
Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the pan.
11
Lower the heat to medium, add the carrots and onions, season with salt and pepper, and saute until the vegetables begin to brown, about 10 minutes.
12
Add the garlic and tomato and paste and cook for 4 more minutes, scraping the browned bits off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
13
Add the red wine and brandy and reduce by 1/2, about 6 minutes.
14
Return the ribs and bacon to the pot.
15
Add the remaining ingredients except the apricots and parsley and bring to a boil.
16
The liquid should come 1/3 of the way up the ribs, if it does not, add some water.
17
As soon as the liquid comes to a boil, turn off the heat an cover the ribs tightly with foil, pressing the foil down into the pan, then place a lid on the pan.
18
Braise the ribs in the oven for 2 hours, turning them every 30 minutes so they cook evenly.
19
Add water as necessary to keep the braising juice 1/3 of the way up the ribs.
20
After 2 hours, add the apricots and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
21
The meat should be almost falling off the bones (if it is not, keep cooking until it does).
22
Transfer the short ribs to a large platter.
23
Spoon the vegetables, olives, and apricots over them.
24
Keep warm.
25
Strain the braising juices into a clear glass container and siphon or skim off the fat.
26
The braising juices may already be the consistency of a sauce.
27
If not, return them to the pan and boil for a few minutes to thicken.
28
If you prefer an absolutely smooth sauce, strain out any remaining pieces of vegetable.
29
Taste, season with salt and pepper, and add the parsley.
30
Pour the sauce over the ribs and serve immediately.

1658

kcal

Calories

Fat

186

Carbs

125

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 beef short ribs (6 ounces each) or beef flanken, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour, for dusting, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Braised Short Ribs of Beef with Red Wine, Apricots, and Black Olives 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.

Braised Short Ribs of Beef with Red Wine, Apricots, and Black Olives

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