Beef and white bean short ribs

BEEF AND WHITE BEAN SHORT RIBS

Portions : 4 - Preparation time : 10 minutes - Cooking time : about 4 hours

Ingredients

• 4 beef short ribs
• 60 ml (4 tablespoons) olive oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 500 ml (2 cups) red wine
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) tomato paste
• 500 ml (2 cups) beef broth
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) Worcestershire sauce
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) maple syrup
• 15 ml (1 tbsp.) sweet paprika
• 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cumin seeds, ground
• 15 ml (1 tbsp.) coriander seeds, ground
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) ginger, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 500 ml (2 cups) white beans

Toppings

• Carrot and parsnip purée
• French fries
• Sautéed green beans

Preparation

1. Preheat oven, rack in center, to 160°C (325°F).
2. Heat olive oil in a casserole dish, add short ribs and brown on both sides for two to three minutes.
3. Add the onion, continue cooking for 2 minutes, then deglaze with the red wine.
4. Add tomato paste, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, cumin, coriander, ginger and garlic, bring to the boil and bake for 3 hours.
5. Add the beans and cook for a further 1 hour.
6. Check seasoning before serving.