Short Ribs Provençale with Crème Fraîche Mashed Potatoes

Short Ribs Provençale with Crème Fraîche Mashed Potatoes
Short Ribs Provençale with Crème Fraîche Mashed Potatoes might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 1511 calories, 52g of protein, and 129g of fat each. This recipe covers 38% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is perfect for Thanksgiving. If you have all purpose flour, crème fraîche potatoes, olive oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the bay leaf you could follow this main course with the Adorable Applesauce Cupcakes as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

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Preheat oven to 325°F.
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Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat.
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Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. Working in batches, add ribs to pot and brown well, turning often, about 8 minutes per batch. Using tongs, transfer ribs to large bowl.
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Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings from pot or add oil as necessary to measure 2 tablespoons.
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Add onion, chopped carrot, and celery and cook over medium-low heat until vegetables are soft, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes.
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Add garlic, flour, and herbes de Provence; stir 1 minute.
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Add wine and 2 cups broth; bring to boil over high heat, scraping up browned bits.
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Add tomatoes with juices and bay leaf. Return ribs and any accumulated juices to pot. If necessary, add enough water to pot to barely cover ribs. Bring to boil.
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Cover pot tightly and transfer to oven.
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Bake until ribs are very tender, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours 15 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly, then refrigerate uncovered until cold. Cover and keep refrigerated. Bring to simmer before continuing.)
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Add remaining 1/2 cup broth, peeled baby carrots, and Niçois olives to pot; press carrots gently to submerge. Cover, return to oven and continue cooking at 350°F until carrots are tender, about 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
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Transfer short ribs and carrots to platter. Tent with foil to keep warm. If necessary, boil sauce to thicken slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Pour sauce over short ribs.
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Sprinkle with parsley.
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Serve with Crème Fraîche Mashed Potatoes
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* A dried herb mixture available at specialty foods stores and in the spice section of some markets. A mix of dried thyme, basil, savory, and fennel seeds can be substituted.
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** Small brine-cured black olives; available at Italian markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.
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Recommended wine: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir

Beef Short Ribs on the menu? Try pairing with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir. Beef and red wine are a classic combination. Generally, leaner cuts of beef go well with light or medium-bodied reds, such as pinot noir or merlot, while fattier cuts can handle a bold red, such as cabernet sauvingnon. One wine you could try is Beringer Howell Mountain Bancroft Ranch Merlot. It has 4.2 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 35 dollars.
Beringer Howell Mountain Bancroft Ranch Merlot
Beringer Howell Mountain Bancroft Ranch Merlot
The 2006 Bancroft Ranch Merlot is a rich garnet color, and brims with flavors of ripe black fruits, brown spices and a hint of orange zest. Its refined tannins and depth of flavor make it one of Beringer's most memorable wines from Howell Mountain.Blend: 93% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3% Cabernet Franc
DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score55
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