posted by Ann Sanders 09-24-98 6:55 AM
Braised Short Ribs
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 tbl. salt, divided
1/2 tsp.ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
4 1/2 lbs. beef short ribs
1 tbl. olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 cup water
2 tbl.tomato paste
2 tbl. lemon juice
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. dried crushed red pepper
Combine flour, 2 tsp. salt, and ground peppers; dredge ribs in flour mixture, and set aside.
Brown half of ribs in hot oil over med-high heat in a large skillet. Remove ribs, reserving drippings in skillet.
Repeat procedure with remaining ribs.
Add remaining 1 tsp. salt, diced onion, and next 3 ingredients to skillet. Saute 10 minutes or until tender.
Stir in crushed tomatoes and next 6 ingredients. Add ribs, cover, and simmer 1 hour and 30 minutes or until ribs are tender. Skim fat from mixture. 8 servings