Garlic Braised Short Ribs – Chantal

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 pounds bone-in short ribs (at least 2 inches thick)
• 2 teaspoons salt (divided)
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 heads garlic (halved crosswise)
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 4 ribs celery (chopped)
• 3 carrots (peeled and chopped)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ¾ bottle dry red wine
• 2 cups beef stock
• 2 tablespoons green onions (thinly sliced)
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme