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Braised Short Ribs: Season each short rib generously with salt. Coat a pot large enough to accommodate all the meat and vegetables with olive oil and bring to a high heat.
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Add the short ribs to the pan and brown very well, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Do not overcrowd pan. Cook in batches, if necessary.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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While the short ribs are browning, puree all the vegetables and garlic in the food processor until it forms a coarse paste.
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When the short ribs are very brown on all sides, remove them from the pan.
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Drain the fat, coat the bottom of same pan with fresh oil and add the pureed vegetables.
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Season the vegetables generously with salt and brown until they are very dark and a crud has formed on the bottom of the pan, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
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Scrape the crud and let it reform.
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Scrape the crud again and add the tomato paste.
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Brown the tomato paste for 4 to 5 minutes.
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Add the wine and scrape the bottom of the pan.
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Lower the heat if things start to burn. Reduce the mixture by half.
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Return the short ribs to the pan and add 2 cups water or until the water has just about covered the meat.
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Add the thyme bundle and bay leaves.
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Cover the pan and place in the preheated oven for 3 hours.
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Check periodically during the cooking process and add more water, if needed.
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Turn the ribs over halfway through the cooking time.
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Remove lid during the last 20 minutes of cooking to let things get nice and brown and to let the sauce reduce. Serve with the braising liquid.
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Roasted Garlic Horseradish Mashed: Blend the potatoes and horseradish together and serve with the short ribs.