Braised Beef Short Ribs With Guinness Recipe

Ingredients

• 5 1/2 pounds bone-in beef short ribs (or 4 pounds boneless short ribs)
• 2 (12-ounce) bottles Guinness
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons corn oil
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 large carrot
• 1 heaping tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 cups cheap red wine (the cheaper the better)
• 2 fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 cups beef broth or low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 large Vidalia onion or other sweet onion
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup fresh celery leaves