STOUT-BRAISED SHORT RIBS

Stout-Braised Short Ribs image

Provided by Stuart O'Keeffe

Time 3h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
4 pounds boneless short ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 large carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
2 cups Irish stout, such as Guinness
2 cups beef stock
Mashed potatoes, for serving

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over high heat. Sprinkle the short ribs generously with salt and pepper on all sides and sear in batches if needed until brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove the meat from the pot to a large bowl and set aside.
Add another 1 tablespoon of oil to the pot if needed. Add the onions and garlic to the pot and cook until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot using a wooden spoon. Add the carrots and celery and let cook for another minute or 2.
Add the Irish stout to the pot and scrape up the bottom of the pot to remove any more browned bits. Bring to a simmer, then add the beef stock and season with salt and pepper. Return the meat, along with any juices, to the pot. Bring the stew to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes. Cover and braise in the oven until the short ribs are tender and can be shredded easily with a fork, about 2 hours.
Serve on top of mashed potatoes if desired.