Tender Beef Short Ribs with Maple Pumpkin Paprika Mix - Yummy Gusto

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 kg meaty beef short ribs
• Chunky sea salt and coarse black pepper
• Frying oil for browning
• 2 cups diced onion
• 2 cups chopped celery stalks
• 2 cups diced carrot chunks
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 dried bay leaves
• ¼ cup rich tomato paste
• 2 cups dry red wine
• 2 cups fresh chicken stock
• 2 cups savory beef stock
• 600 g fresh pumpkin, skinned and diced
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp smoky paprika powder
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 cup crispy panko crumbs
• Fresh orange zest and juice from 1 whole fruit
• 2 spicy red chilies, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley leaves