Braised Short Ribs with Root Vegetables - Black Community

Ingredients

• 2 medium red potatoes
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 medium parsnips
• 2 medium turnips
• 2 ribs celery
• 4 lb flanken-style beef ribs
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 6 cups beef stock (or broth)
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• ¼ cup potato starch (or cornstarch)
• 3 tablespoons water