Tamarind Braised Short Ribs

Name: Tamarind Braised Short Ribs (Estofa de Costillas Cortas en Tamarindo)
Yield: Serves 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 large carrot, diced; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 bay leaf; 6 chiles de árbol; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup hot water; 1 cup tamarind paste; 1 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 large white onion, diced; 8 beef short ribs, about 6 to 8 pounds; ½ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 4 tablespoons kosher salt

Estofa de Costillas Cortas en Tamarindo

Preparation info

Serves
8

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Dos Caminos Mexican Street Food

By Ivy Stark

Published 2013

About

Short ribs are another cut of beef that lends itself to long, slow braising to develop mouthwatering flavors as the meat fibers break down and become meltingly tender. I serve them at Dos Caminos with Elote de la Calle and tortillas for diners to make their own tacos.

Ingredients

8 beef short ribs, about 6 to 8 pounds
4 tablespoons kosher salt

Americas
Mexico
Dinner
Main course
Gluten-free

Method

Heat the oven to 350°F.
Season the short ribs generously with kosher salt. Lay them side by side in a large heavy roasting pan. Scatter the chiles de árbol, onion, carrot, and bay leaf on top of the meat.
In a small bowl, stir together the vinegar, wine, brown