Braised Short Ribs with Sweet Potatoes, Prunes, and Chestnuts Recipe

Name: Braised Short Ribs with Sweet Potatoes, Prunes, and Chestnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 pounds short ribs; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 bay leaves; 6 sprigs thyme; 1 cup full-bodied red wine, such as Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon; 1 to 2 cups chicken stock or beef stock; 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, cut into 2-inch cubes; 1/2 cup chopped pitted prunes; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 cup (6 ounces) whole peeled chestnuts

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 pounds short ribs
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 bay leaves
6 sprigs thyme
1 cup full-bodied red wine, such as Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon
1 to 2 cups chicken stock or beef stock
1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, cut into 2-inch cubes
1/2 cup chopped pitted prunes
2 cinnamon sticks
1 cup (6 ounces) whole peeled chestnuts

1
Heat the oil over medium heat in large skillet or Dutch oven.
2
Sprinkle the short ribs on all sides with the salt and pepper and place the ribs meat side down in the hot oil.
3
Brown for about 5 minutes, turn, and brown each remaining side for 5 minutes.
4
Remove the ribs from the skillet and set aside.
5
Add the onion, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme to the skillet, stir, and, cook until the onion softens slightly, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the wine and 1 cup stock and stir.
7
Return the meat to the pan, cover, and lower the heat.
8
Simmer for about 1 hour, turning once and checking to ensure that the meat is nearly covered in liquid.
9
If not, add the remaining 1 cup stock.
10
Add the sweet potatoes, prunes, cinnamon sticks, and chestnuts to the skillet and recover.
11
Continue to simmer for another 1 1/2 hours, until the meat is tender and the sweet potatoes are soft.
12
It is fine if the meat starts to fall of the bone.
13
Remove and discard the bay leaves and cinnamon sticks.
14
Serve the ribs hot, or chill and reheat the next day.

398

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 pounds short ribs, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Braised Short Ribs with Sweet Potatoes, Prunes, and Chestnuts 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 with Sweet Potatoes, Prunes, and Chestnuts

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