Savory Braised Short Ribs
4 lb Beef Chuck Shrot Ribs * 10 1/2 oz (1 cn) Condensed Beef Broth 1 c Coarsely Chopped Onion 1 c Water 4 ea Whole Peppercorns 2 t Worcestershire Sauce 1 ea Clove Garlic, Crushed 1/2 t Dried Majorum Leaves 1 x Horseradish Sauce 3 T Unbleached Flour 1/2 c Water ---------------------------------GARNISHES--------------------------------- 1 x Tomato Wedges 1 x Sprigs Parsley -----------------------------HORSERADISH SAUCE----------------------------- 1/4 c Dairy Sour Cream 1 T Prepared Mustard 2 1/2 T Prepared Horseradish 1/8 t Salt * Ribs should be cut into serving-size peieces. ~------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trim any excess fat from short ribs. Brown short ribs well on all sides (about 30 minutes) in Dutch oven over medium heat. Pour off drippings. Add broth, onion, 1 c water, peppercorns, worchstershire sauce, garlic, bay leaf and marjoram. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and cook slowly 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until tender, turning once. Meanwhile, prepare Horseradish Sauce. Place short ribs on serving platter and keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Combine flour with 1 /2 cup water, mixing until smooth; combine with cooking liquid, bring to a boil, stirring constantly, reduce heat and cook slowly 3 minutes. Strain, if necessary, and serve with short ribs. Garnish platter with tomato wedges and parsley. Serve Horseradish sauce with short ribs. HORSERADISH SAUCE: Combine sour cream, horseradish, mustard and salt in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate. |