Braised Jacob’s Ladder (Short Rib of Organic Beef) with Shallots à la Crème from Today's special: A

Ingredients

• 100 g butter
• 2 garlic cloves
• Sprig of thyme
• 18 medium-sized shallots
• 150 ml Madeira
• 150 ml double cream
• Flour for coating
• 2 short ribs of beef (Jacobs ladders) or enough for 4–6 people
• 2 knobs of butter
• A little vegetable oil
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 375 ml full-bodied red wine
• 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 litres chicken stock
• 1 bouquet garni
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper