Winter Comfort Food: Braised Short Ribs

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Ingredients:

¼ cup of flour

½ tsp. of allspice

½ pound of parsnips (cut into small pieces)

2 tbsp. of oil (extra-virgin)

1 tbsp. of sugar

1 tbsp. of salt

1 tbsp. of rosemary (finely chopped)

1 small onion (chopped)

1 can of chopped tomatoes (or 20 ounces)

1½ tsp. of pepper (freshly ground)

1½ cups of red wine

2 slices of bacon (chopped)

3 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)

6 bone-in short ribs (approximately three ½ pounds)

Directions:

• Heat oven to 325ᵒ. Put a tablespoon of oil in a large Dutch oven and heat over medium heat.
• In a bowl, mix the pepper, salt, and flour. Dip the meat in the flour mixture then cook in the oven till brown. Cook in batches then transfer to a plate.
• Put the second tablespoon of oil in a pan and add the onion, garlic, and bacon and cook with the same heat until the onion becomes soft.
• Add the rosemary and allspice and cook for 5 minutes. Add the sugar, wine, tomatoes, and short ribs and cook for 10 minutes. Put a little water to prevent the meat from sticking.
• After the meat boils, cover and transfer it to the oven. Cook for 2 hours. Put the parsnips and continue cooking until the ribs become very tender (for about 1 hour).
• Remove the short ribs from the sauce. Put them in a pan and cook over medium heat until their outer cover thickens (approximately 15 minutes)
• Return the meat to the sauce and serve.

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When it comes to comfort food, people have different preferences. Some prefer delectable desserts while others prefer meats. However, there are some comfort foods which are appealing to all. This is one of them. Braised short ribs are delicious and will make you forget about your stressful day at work or your unfinished projects. These recipe would be amazing in a crockpot or slow cooker too!

What is your favorite winter comfort food?