Balsamic Braised Beef Short Ribs

Adapted from [Gastronomical Sovereignty|http://www.gastronomicalsovereignty.com/2012/06/june-src-reveal-rhubarb-and-honey.html]

Yields: 6 servings

Ingredients

3 lbs. beef short ribs (I used boneless, but bone-in would also work), 6-8 portions
2T olive oil
salt and pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 stalks celery, trimmed and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1c beef broth
6T good balsamic vinegar
2T brown sugar
2 (14.5oz) cans diced tomatoes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Set a dutch oven or oven-proof lidded pot over medium-high heat. Swirl with olive oil. Pat the short ribs dry with a paper towel and season meat well on all sides with salt and pepper. Working in batches, sear the short ribs on all sides until nicely browned. Remove short ribs to a plate and set aside.

Add the onions, carrots, and celery to the pan. Cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1-2 more minutes. Return the ribs to the pan, followed by broth, vinegar, sugar, and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer.

Cover and put into the oven. Bake for 3 hours.

Serve short ribs over mashed potatoes with some of the vegetables and pan juices.

Cook time: 3 hours 30 minutes