**Introducing Short Ribs Provençale with Mashed Potatoes: A Culinary Journey to the Heart of Provence**
Embark on a delightful culinary journey to the sun-drenched region of Provence with our tantalizing Short Ribs Provençale, a dish that captures the essence of Provençal cuisine. Slow-cooked short ribs are braised in a rich and flavorful broth infused with aromatic herbs and succulent vegetables, creating a tender and fall-off-the-bone masterpiece. Accompanied by creamy and velvety mashed potatoes, this classic French dish promises a symphony of flavors and textures that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Provence. But that's not all; this article also presents a collection of equally enticing recipes, including a refreshing Cucumber Salad with Feta and Mint, a vibrant Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette, and a decadent Flourless Chocolate Torte, each carefully crafted to complement the main course and create a complete and memorable dining experience.
SHORT RIBS PROVENçALE
Provided by Rick Rodgers
Categories Beef Herb Olive Side Braise Dinner Carrot Potluck Simmer Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 300°F.
- 2. Heat the oil in a large (at least 6-quart) Dutch oven or flameproof casserole over medium-high heat. Season the short ribs with the salt and pepper. In batches, without crowding, add the short ribs to the pot and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the ribs to a platter.
- 3. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the pot. Add the onion, chopped carrot, and celery to the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, herbes de Provence, and flour and stir until the garlic gives off its aroma, about 1 minute. Stir in the wine and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add the broth, tomatoes, and bay leaf. Return the short ribs, and any juices, to the pot. Add cold water as needed to barely reach the top of the ribs and bring to a boil over high heat.
- 4. Cover tightly, transfer to the oven, and bake, stirring occasionally to change the position of the ribs, until the meat is falling-off-the-bone tender, about 2 1/2 hours. During the last 15 minutes, add the baby carrots.
- 5. Transfer the short ribs to a deep serving platter and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. Skim off the fat from the surface of the cooking liquid, and discard the bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the liquid is reduced to a sauce consistency, about 10 minutes (the exact time depends on the size of the pot). Add the olives and cook to heat them through, about 3 minutes. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
- 6. Spoon the sauce with the carrots over the ribs, sprinkle with the parsley, and serve hot.
SHORT RIBS PROVENçALE W/ MASHED POTATOES
yield: Makes 6 servings Short Ribs Provençale with Crème Fraîche Mashed Potatoes This sensational dish is best when made with meaty short ribs that are three to four inches long. Serve with a simple green salad and glasses of good Zinfandel. This recipe is as written from Bon Appetit January 2002 Chef Note: I make these the day prior and Skim off the fat then reheat slowly :)
Provided by Chez Michelle
Categories Meat
Time 20m
Yield 6 seaving, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. 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.
- Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings from pot or add oil as necessary to measure 2 tablespoons. Add onion, chopped carrot, and celery and cook over medium-low heat until vegetables are soft, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, flour, and herbes de Provence; stir 1 minute. Add wine and 2 cups broth; bring to boil over high heat, scraping up browned bits. 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.
- Cover pot tightly and transfer to oven. 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.).
- 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. 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. Pour sauce over short ribs. Sprinkle with parsley.
- Serve with Crème Fraîche Mashed Potatoes.
- Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 25 minutes. Drain. Return potatoes to pot. Add crème fraîche and butter; mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. (Potatoes can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over low heat, stirring frequently.).
- Herbes de provence * 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.
- Nicois** Small brine-cured black olives; available at Italian markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2318.6, Fat 188.2, SaturatedFat 83.5, Cholesterol 401.3, Sodium 868.5, Carbohydrate 65.3, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 8.3, Protein 74.4
BRAISED SHORT RIBS ON GARLIC MASHED POTATOES WITH GREEN BEANS AND POACHED TOMATOES
Provided by Chuck Hughes
Categories main-dish
Time 4h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 39
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine the onion, celery, carrots, beets and garlic. Add the rosemary, thyme, star anise, and cinnamon stick, and set aside.
- Cut the ribs between the bones, and trim all the excess outer fat. Season the ribs well with coarse salt. Dredge in flour until well coated.
- In a large Dutch oven or wide soup pot on high heat, pour in enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the ribs to the hot oil, and sear the ribs so they are browned well on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the ribs, and set aside.
- In the same pan, transfer all the vegetables from the bowl, and stir to caramelize, and pick up all the brown bits. Add the meat back into the pot. Pour the wine over top. Ensure all is covered with the liquid and if not, top up with water.
- Add the cocoa powder, brown sugar and peppercorns, and bring to a boil, cover with a lid or foil, and place in the oven until the meat is fork tender, about 3 hours. Remove the ribs to a platter, and strain out the solids to use for something else.
- Boil the cooking liquid in a wide shallow pan until it is reduced by half. It will be richer, more flavorful and thicker. Add a nub of butter at the end for sheen and flavor.
- Serve the short ribs on a mound of Garlic Mashed Potatoes, topped with Green Beans and Poached Vine tomatoes, recipes follow.
- Slice the top off a garlic head and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and the fresh herbs. Wrap in a tin foil packet, and roast in the oven for about 1 hour.
- Fill a large saucepan with water; add a few good pinches of coarse salt and the potatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until just fork tender. Do not overcook or the potatoes will be soggy. Drain off the water, leaving the potatoes in the pot.
- Add the butter and cream to the potatoes, and mash well.
- Remove the garlic from the oven. Squeeze the garlic cloves into the potatoes, and stir in. The consistency you want is rough, with some lumps. Season the potatoes with salt, and pepper, if desired.
- In a large saute pan, add about 2 inches of olive oil. Bring to about 325 degrees F - just below frying temperature. Season with salt, herbs and toss in the garlic. Carefully place the tomatoes in the oil, and poach until they swell up and almost burst, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the tomatoes and use to garnish the beef short ribs.
- Trim only the stem ends off the beans. Blanche the beans in a pot of salted boiling water for about 20 seconds. Drain, and immerse in an ice water bath to stop the cooking. Drain the beans on a towel. The beans should be original green in color and crunchy to the bite.
- Slice the shallot into fine julienne. In a large saute pan, on high heat, add the butter and shallot. Stir until softened. Add the beans, and toss to warm through. Season with salt, and black pepper, if desired.
- Serve the beans in a little mound on top of the beef short rib. Top with a poached stem of tomatoes.
SHORT RIBS PROVENçALE WITH CRèME FRAîCHE MASHED POTATOES
Categories Milk/Cream Beef Potato Vegetable Bake Braise Valentine's Day Dinner Meat Beef Rib Carrot Fall Winter Anniversary Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. 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.
- Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings from pot or add oil as necessary to measure 2 tablespoons. Add onion, chopped carrot, and celery and cook over medium-low heat until vegetables are soft, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, flour, and herbes de Provence; stir 1 minute. Add wine and 2 cups broth; bring to boil over high heat, scraping up browned bits. 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.
- Cover pot tightly and transfer to oven. 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.)
- 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. 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. Pour sauce over short ribs. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with Crème Fraîche Mashed Potatoes
- 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.
- ** Small brine-cured black olives; available at Italian markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.
SHORT RIBS PROVENCALE
Very simple to make, and absolutely delicious, everyone raves about it and always wants the recipe! I highly suggest to make 2 days ahead (or at least 1 day) as the flavors only get better with time, plus you may want to skim off the excess fat, so plan ahead. This also makes it perfect for a do-ahead dinner. I use half beef broth, half chicken broth for more depth. Any good red wine will do, the additional 1/2 cup of broth may not be necessary, use your judgement. Reducing the sauce down after removing the solids enriches the flavors, add a bit more salt and reduce for about 45 minutes before serving. I have also used a boneless chuck roast, cutting it up into approx. 12 to 14 large chunks. (the size of a short rib). This is less expensive and there is less fat, more meat, but we still like the short rib method! I also urge very strongly to serve with your favorite mashed potato recipe, the sauce is to die for! This is adapted from Bon Appetit, Jan. 2002.
Provided by Scoutie
Categories Meat
Time 3h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. (You may need more oil if working in batches.) Sprinkle ribs generously with kosher 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.
- Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings from pot or add oil as necessary to measure 2 tablespoons.
- Add onion, chopped carrot, and celery and cook over medium-low heat until vegetables are soft, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes.
- Add garlic, flour, and herbes de Provence; stir 1 minute.
- Add wine and 2 cups broth; bring to boil over high heat, scraping up browned bits.
- 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.
- Cover pot tightly and transfer to oven.
- 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.).
- Add remaining 1/2 cup broth, peeled baby carrots, 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.
- 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.
- Pour sauce over short ribs and sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1934.1, Fat 169.4, SaturatedFat 72.3, Cholesterol 344.7, Sodium 648.2, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 68.5
Tips:
- Choose short ribs that are well-marbled with fat for the best flavor and tenderness.
- Brown the short ribs well in a hot skillet before braising them to develop a rich, caramelized flavor.
- Use a flavorful braising liquid, such as red wine, beef broth, or a combination of both, to add depth of flavor to the short ribs.
- Add vegetables and herbs to the braising liquid to infuse the short ribs with even more flavor.
- Cook the short ribs until they are fall-off-the-bone tender, which will take at least 2 hours.
- Serve the short ribs with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Short ribs provençale is a classic French dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. This rich and flavorful dish is made with braised short ribs in a red wine sauce, served over mashed potatoes. With its tender meat and delicious sauce, short ribs provençale is a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for a special occasion.
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