Beef Short Rib Risotto - Flavor the Moments

Ingredients

• 3-3 1/2 lbs. beef short ribs
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup dry sherry see note 2
• 4 cups beef stock
• 10 ounces pearl onions peeled; see note 3
• 3 cloves garlic smashed and peeled
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups low sodium chicken stock
• 1 cup water sub with additional chicken stock as desired
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large shallot peeled and chopped
• 16 ounces cremini mushrooms stemmed and sliced
• 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine see note 4
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• salt and pepper to taste
• freshly chopped parsley for garnish optional