How to Cook Short Ribs

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).

   Place the short ribs on a baking sheet, season with salt and pepper, and roast in the oven for 15 minutes.
   
   Remove the ribs from the oven, and then reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (149 degrees C).
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   Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large dutch oven.

   Add the onion, celery, fennel, leek, and carrots, and cook over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Pour the wine into the pot, bring the mixture to a boil, and cook under high heat for about 10 minutes.
   
   Liquid should be reduced by half. , Add the beef stock and brown sugar, and bring to a simmer over high heat.
   
   Tie the rosemary and thyme together with kitchen string so that they can be easily removed later. , Remove the ribs from the pot and set them aside.
   
   Remove the herbs and cook the vegetables over medium heat for 20 minutes.
   
   Place the ribs back into the pot and heat through. , If you are old enough, enjoy this meal with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon or other red wine.
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   Step 3: Add in the garlic and continue cooking the vegetables for 2 minutes.

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   Step 4: Place the roasted ribs into the pot along with rosemary

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   Step 5: and pepper.

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   Step 6: Cover the pot and bake in the oven for 2 hours

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   Step 7: or until meat is tender.

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   Step 8: Serve the ribs with vegetables and sauce.

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