Chef Share Sessions , Braised Short Rib, Beef Stew, Braised Chicken.

beef short ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork ribs

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork ribs are often less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Non-alcoholic options maintain flavor without alcohol.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable broth reduces calories and is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be more affordable.

Marinate short ribs overnight in red wine and aromatics (thyme, bay leaf).

Pat short ribs dry and season generously with kosher salt and black pepper.

Heat a blend of canola and olive oil in a large saute pan until very hot.

Sear short ribs for about 6 minutes on each side until a dark crust forms.

Sear the ends of the short ribs for additional color.

Remove short ribs from the pan and set aside.

Pour off most of the oil from the pan, leaving enough to saute the aromatics.

Add aromatics and tomato paste to the hot pan and saute until fragrant.

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