Beef Short Ribs with Onion Gravy and Mashed Potatoes

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Ingredients

For the Beef Short Ribs:

• 3 lbs beef short ribs

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 large onions, thinly sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 cup red wine (optional, can substitute with more beef broth)

• 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)

• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

For the Mashed Potatoes:

• 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)

• 4 tbsp butter

• ½ cup milk or cream (adjust for desired creaminess)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Short Ribs:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

2. Season the short ribs generously with salt and pepper.

3. Heat olive oil in a heavy oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

4. Brown the ribs on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.

5. In the same pot, add the sliced onions and cook until softened and caramelized (about 10-15 minutes).

6. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

7. Stir in tomato paste and cook for another minute.

8. Pour in red wine (if using) and let it reduce by half, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

9. Add beef broth, thyme, rosemary, and the short ribs back to the pot.

10. Cover with a lid and place in the oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, until the meat is very tender and falling off the bone.

Make the Mashed Potatoes:

1. Peel and chop potatoes into even chunks.

2. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes).

3. Drain and mash potatoes with butter and warm milk or cream.

4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Make the Onion Gravy:

1. Once ribs are done, remove ribs from the pot and keep warm.

2. Remove herb sprigs.

3. Place the pot on the stove over medium heat and simmer the sauce to thicken slightly.

4. If desired, you can thicken with a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water) added gradually.

5. Taste and adjust seasoning.

To Serve:

• Plate the mashed potatoes, place the short ribs on top or beside, and generously spoon onion gravy over the ribs and potatoes.

• Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.