Costine Brasate al Vino Rosso
Serves 8 People
Ingredients:
- 6 lbs Beef Short Ribs
- 8 slices of Bacon
- 2 medium-sized Onions
- 3 stalks of Celery
- 3 medium-sized Carrots
- 8 cloves of Garlic, smashed
- 6 cups Beef Stock
- 1 cup Italian Red Wine
- 8 sprigs of fresh Thyme
- 8 Bay Leaves
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Method:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
- Dice the onions, celery and carrots and set aside
- Season short-ribs well with salt and pepper
- In a frying pan cook the bacon over medium heat, remove and set aside
- To the same frying pan saute the ribs until nicely brown
- Add the diced onions, celery, carrots, and garlic to the browned short ribs
- Saute for two to three minutes to tenderize the vegetables
- Add the red wine and reduce slightly, then add the beef stock and simmer for 20 minutes
- Chop the reserved bacon and add with the thyme and bay leaves to the above mixture and return to a boil
- Place in an oven-proof dish in the the preheated oven and bake for 90 minutes
- Remove the ribs from the stock and set aside
- Reduce the stock by half and strain
- Add the ribs to the strained stock and reheat and serve