Braised Orange Fennel Short Ribs Recipe Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 3 lbs. beef short ribs 1 large onion, chopped medium 6 garlic cloves 4 oranges, zested (remove juice and reserve) 2 T fresh ginger, mashed 1/2 C soy sauce 2 C chicken stock 1 can OJ concentrate 1/2 C rice vinegar 1 C beef stock 3 fennel bulbs 1/4 C cilantro 3 T extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Season ribs lightly with salt and pepper; set aside. Heat olive oil in oven-safe roasting pan until smoking. Add short ribs and sear until well browned on all sides. Add onions and garlic; sautĂŠ over moderately high heat until tender (about 15 minutes). Add orange zest, ginger, orange concentrate, soy, rice vinegar and both stocks. Bring to a boil for 10 minutes; reduce heat. Add fennel bulbs. Simmer covered until meat is tender, about one hour. Add cilantro and serve.
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