Short Ribs Of Beef Parisienne

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   Set a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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   When it is sizzling hot, sprinkle it with 2 teaspoons salt, and at once add the meat pieces.

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   Brown well on all sides.

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   Season the meat with pepper, and turn into a bowl.

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   Add the oil to the skillet and saute the onion for 2 or 3 minutes; then turn into the slow-cooker.

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   Swirl the water in the still hot skillet and scrape up the pan juices.

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   Turn into the slow-cooker with the meat.

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   Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours, or until the meat is very tender.

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   BEFORE SERVING: In meduim skillet, over medium-high heat, saute the mushroom slices in 1 or 2 tablespoons of fat skimmed from the cooking liquid; stir constantly.

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    In about 5 minutes, the slices will be tender and the moisture will have evaporated.

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    Add 18 teaspoon salt.

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    Arrange the short ribs on a heated serving platter and turn the cooking liquid into the mushroom skillet.

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    Simmer, scraping up the pan juices, until the sauce is as thick as heavy cream.

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    Remove skillet from the heat.

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    Stir in the sour cream; return to the heat just long enough to thoroughly warm the sauce.

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    Then pour over the meat and sprinkle with chervil or parsley.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.