Madeira Braised Short Ribs

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 pounds boneless beef short ribs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup bleached all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
• 4 large carrots, coarsely chopped
• 4 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
• 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped
• 3 bay leaves
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 1/2 cups Rainwater Madeira
• 6 cups Veal Stock or
• canned low-sodium beef broth
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• Emeril's Creamy Polenta, for serving