Sticky Braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs Recipe: Rich

Ingredients

• 2.5 pounds boneless beef short ribs, trimmed
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 cup dry red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot)
• 2 cups beef broth, low sodium preferred
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar or maple syrup (optional)