Ginger and Tomato Beef Short Rib Stew
Beef simmering short ribs make a flavourful stew when slow-cooked gently with root vegetables and aromatic Asian spices. You can replace the white turnips with about one-quarter of a small rutabaga, sliced thinly into bite-size pieces. Note: For this slow-cooker version, be sure to slice the turnips thinly.
Servings: 6 to 8
Ingredients:
Photography by Yvonne Duivenvoorden
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per each of 8 servings: about | - |
| cal | 352 |
| pro | 20 g |
| total fat | 22 g |
| sat. fat | 10 g |
| carb | 19 g |
| fibre | 4 g |
| chol | 63 mg |
| sodium | 1.015 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 9% |
| iron | 24% |
| vit A | 102% |
| vit C | 42% |
| folate | 15% |
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3 lb (1.5 kg) beef simmering short ribs
1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 mL) grated gingerroot
Pinch hot pepper flakes
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
4 white turnips, peeled, quartered and sliced thinly
1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup (125 mL) beef stock or water
1/3 cup (75 mL) soy sauce
2 tbsp (25 mL) tomato paste
4 tsp (20 mL) fennel seeds
2 tsp (10 mL) whole cloves
2 tsp (10 mL) black peppercorns
1 stick cinnamon
1/4 cup (50 mL) all-purpose flour
3 tbsp (50 mL) butter, softened
2 green onions, sliced diagonally
Preparation:
Cut ribs into 2-bone lengths. Arrange on broiler pan and broil until well browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
In skillet, heat oil over medium heat; fry chopped onions, minced garlic, grated ginger and hot pepper flakes until onions are softened, about 5 minutes. Scrape into slow-cooker. Add sliced carrots, sliced turnips, diced tomatoes, beef stock, soy sauce and tomato paste. Tie fennel seeds, cloves, peppercorns and cinnamon in cheesecloth. Add to vegetables; top with ribs. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, about 8 hours. Skim off fat.
In bowl, stir flour with butter; stir into liquid in slow-cooker. Increase heat to high; cover and cook until thickened, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions.
Additional Information
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Tip: You can use bottled grated ginger, found in the produce section, instead of grating fresh gingerroot, or use 1 tsp (5 mL) ground ginger.
Source
Canadian Living Magazine: November 2004
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