Stout-Braised Short Ribs Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon paprika (not hot)
• 1 tablespoon curry powder (preferably Madras)
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 4 to 4 1/4 lb beef short ribs, cut into 4-inch pieces
• 4 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped (2 cups)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 medium carrots, chopped (2 cups)
• 3 celery ribs, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
• 2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California
• 1/4 cup chopped garlic (5 to 6 large cloves)
• 1 3/4 cups beef broth (14 oz)
• 2 (12-oz) bottles stout such as Mackeson or Guinness
• 2 (14- to 15-oz) cans diced tomatoes
• Accompaniment: buttered egg noodles tossed with chopped fresh parsley
• a wide 6-qt heavy nonreactive pot with a lid