Provençal-Braised Beef Short Ribs W- Orange & Olives

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 0
Provençal-Braised Beef Short Ribs with Orange & Olives recipe
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

4 hrs

Ready In

4hrs 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

8 short rib of beef , 6 ounces each
2 1/2 cups dry red wine
1/2 cup cognac
3 carrots , peeled and thinly sliced
2 small onions , thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves , smashed
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons fresh thyme , chopped
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 orange , zest of
vegetable oil
1/4 lb smoked bacon , diced
8 shallots , peeled and cut in half through the root
12 whole heads garlic cloves , smashed
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth ( homemade or canned )
1/4 cup pitted black olives
5 anchovies , rinsed
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 cup penne or 1 cup ziti pasta
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons fresh parsley , chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
1100
Sugar
8g
Fat
55g
This dish is inspired by the flavors of Provence, in the south of France. The combination of red wine, orange, and olives is classic for the region, and this recipe takes classic flavors and applies them to beef short ribs. The result is a rich, tender, and flavorful main course that is perfect for entertaining. The dish is perfect for a winter's meal, enjoyed with a glass of red wine and some crusty bread to soak up the braising liquid. The meat is braised until it is meltingly tender and served with a hearty, rustic pasta, such as penne or ziti.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 300°F. In a large Dutch oven, heat enough oil to cover the bottom of the pot over medium-high heat. Pat the short ribs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Working in batches, brown the short ribs on all sides, about 8 minutes per batch. Set the browned short ribs aside on a plate.
2.Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the Dutch oven. Over medium heat, add the bacon and cook until it has crisped and browned, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to the plate with the short ribs. Drain off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat.
3.Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the smashed garlic and cook an additional minute until fragrant. Add the tomato paste, carrots, and celery seed, and cook for another 5 minutes.
4.Add the red wine and cognac, and bring to a boil, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, and orange zest, and return to a boil.
5.Add the short ribs and bacon to the pot, making sure the liquid covers the meat. Add the shallots, garlic heads, olives, anchovies, and thyme sprigs to the pot. Cover and bake in the oven, basting the meat every 30 minutes, for 3 to 4 hours, or until the short ribs are tender.
6.During the last 30 minutes of cooking, prepare the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and keep warm.
7.Remove the short ribs from the pot, discard the bones and any remaining fat. Place the meat into a serving dish and set aside in the warm oven.
8.Strain the cooking liquid into a large bowl, discarding the solids. Return the liquid to the saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until reduced to about 3 cups, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9.Serve the short ribs with the reduced sauce, pasta, grated Parmesan cheese, and parsley.

PROS

Provençal-Braised Beef Short Ribs With Orange & Olives are meltingly tender and packed with flavor.

The dish is easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time.

The braising liquid has a rich, complex flavor that marries beautifully with the tender meat.

CONS

This dish is quite heavy and high in calories.
The recipe calls for quite a lot of red wine, and, although it is cooked for several hours, some alcohol will remain in the finished dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is packed full of protein, and beef is a good source of iron and zinc, which are essential minerals in maintaining a healthy body.
The dish is also rich in antioxidants, due to the presence of garlic and olives, which have been linked to reducing the risk of inflammation and supporting the immune system. Orange zest provides a good source of vitamin C, which is essential for healthy skin and the immune system.

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