Slow Braised Short Ribs | California Olive Ranch

Ingredients

• 4 short ribs, about ½ lb each
• ½ cup + 4 tbsp Lucini® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 3/4 tsp Kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper, fresh ground
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 carrots, about 1 cup coarsely chopped
• 1 onion, about 1 cup coarsely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, 2-3 tbsp finely chopped
• 1 cup Lucini® Organic Tuscan Plum Tomatoes, 1/2 jar finely chopped
• 3 cups red wine, preferably full bodied
• 4 cups stock, beef or poultry
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tbsp Lucini® Fig Infused Balsamic Vinegar