Satisfy your meat cravings with these tender and flavorful paleo beef short ribs. Slow cooked to perfection, they're a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion
Place the beef short ribs on a foil-covered baking sheet, season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, and place them in the preheated oven to roast for 15 minutes.
6 pieces beef short ribs, Salt, Black pepper
In the meantime, heat a pot or Dutch oven to medium-low heat and cook the fennel, leek, onion, celery, and carrots in some cooking fat for about 15 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and continue cooking for about 2 minutes.
3 garlic cloves
Pour in the red wine with the tomato paste, and season to taste with salt and pepper, bring to a boil and let boil until reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
1 bottle dry red wine, 2 tablespoon tomato paste
Add the roasted short ribs to the pot or dutch oven, pour in the beef stock, and bring to a simmer.
6 cups beef stock
Cover and place in the oven, lowering the temperature to 300 F, for about 2 hours.
Remove the meat from the pot or dutch oven and set aside.
Remove the thyme and rosemary from the liquid and bring the liquid to a boil.
A few sprigs fresh thyme, A few sprigs fresh rosemary
Let the liquid simmer for about 20 minutes, uncovered, until reduced to the desired consistency.
Add the meat back to the liquid before serving to heat it through.
Notes
Mushrooms are a wonderful addition to the roasting process for added depth of flavor.