Braised Short Ribs and Egg Noodles

Yield:

4 ribs or 8 servings

Equipment:

  • shallow dish or bowl
  • large skillet
  • aluminum foil
  • plate
  • stock pot

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup Aunt Sandy’s 10x Cannabutter
  • 1 ½ pounds trimmed short ribs (4 ribs)
  • 3 ¾ teaspoons salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ¾ cup chopped carrot (1 large carrot)
  • ½ cup chopped onion (1 small onion)
  • 8 ounces sliced Cremini mushrooms
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3 quarts and 2 ½ cups water
  • 8 ounces medium egg noodles

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Sprinkle beef evenly with ¼ teaspoon of salt and pepper.
  • Coat the ribs with flour, rolling them in a shallow dish.
  • Place a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to the pan and swirl to coat the skillet.
  • Place the beef ribs in the skillet and cook 4 minutes or until browned, turning occasionally.
  • Add 2 ½ cups water and scrape the pan to loosen browned bits and bring it to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat, and let simmer for 1 hour and 45 minutes. Beef should be fork tender.
  • Remove beef from the pan to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Remove cooking liquid, and save it for later.
  • Now heat the skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and swirl to coat.
  • Add the carrots and onion and cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the mushrooms and ½ teaspoon salt and the Cannabutter.
  • Saute for 5 minute, stirring occasionally.