Braised Beef Stew with Buttered Noodles • St. Francis Winery & Vineyards

Ingredients

• 3 pounds boneless beef short ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 fennel, diced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
• 1 tablespoon thyme leaves plus 6 sprigs
• 5 cloves garlic, smashed
• Peel of 1⁄2 orange
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 can San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand
• 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder
• Half a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon
• 4 cups beef stock
• 1⁄2 cup pitted Niçoise olives
• 1 pound egg noodle pappardelle pasta
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste