BARBECUE-STYLE BRAISED SHORT RIBS

BARBECUE-STYLE BRAISED SHORT RIBS



5 lbs. lean beef short ribs
1 tsp. salt plus salt to taste
½ tsp. freshly ground pepper
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 onions, thickly sliced crosswise into rings
2 carrots peeled and slice
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup beef broth


Preheat oven to 325^. Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the ribs and brown evenly on all sides. Transfer the ribs to paper towels to drain briefly.

Add onions to the same pot and sauté over medium-high heat, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the carrots and sauté until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes longer. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in the tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, and beef broth. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 minute to blend the flavors. Add the ribs to the sauce.


Bake until the meat is very tender, turning ribs occasionally, about 2-1/2 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place on warm plates and serve immediately.

Yield: Serves 6.