Recipe: Amazing Short Ribs (Perfect for Fall/Winter!)

BRAISED SHORT RIBS: One of my favorite fall/winter comfort food dishes and it is almost impossible to screw up! So easy, I promise. It is a perfect way to “wow” your dinner guests!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 pounds short ribs, cut into individual ribs
• 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning (or anything with a kick, Cajun seasoning works too!)
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 1 cup peeled, seeded/chopped fresh or canned tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 quarts beef broth 

 Directions

Heat oil in a large, heavy covered pot over high heat. Season ribs with seasoning, patting in well with hands. When pot is nearly smoking add ribs without and sear on all sides until they form a brown crust. Do this in batches, if necessary. When all ribs have browned, add onions, celery and carrot. Sauté for 1 minute to brown lightly. Stir in tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, pepper and enough broth to cover ribs. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to gently simmering, cover and simmer until very tender (meat should have fallen off the bone), about 2 1/2 hours. When you remove the ribs, you will need to boil down the sauce to thicken.

 This is a great dish to make in advance!