Italian-style Beef Short Ribs
By: Sheri Wetherell
Published: Saturday, December 5, 2009 - 11:20pm

Ingredients




3 1/2 pounds beef short ribs 
1 large Spanish or white onion, thinly sliced
1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
Salt and pepper, and crushed garlic  
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon parsley
3 tablespoons wine vinegar
4 tablespoons  vegetable oil
1 bay leaf

Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  2 Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in an ovenproof casserole placed over medium high heat. When the oil is hot, sear the ribs for about 3 minutes on each side. Season the seared ribs with salt, pepper, and crushed garlic and set aside.

 3 Pour the remaining oil into the casserole. Once it is hot, add the onion and saute for 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat. Sprinkle onion with paprika, parsley, oregano and the vinegar, continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and mix in the tomato sauce. Season to taste and return the ribs to the casserole dish. Add the bay leaf.

 4 
Cover and cook in the oven at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. When cooking is complete, skim off any excess fat.