Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 -2 lb boneless beef short rib (or similar tough cut of beef)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tomatoes, diced
  • 6 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 8 ounces marsala wine
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
  • 1 -2 lb asiago-filled tortellini, boiled

Method

  • Heat oil on high heat in a large nonstick pan.
  • Toss short ribs in flour, add to pan, and sear on all sides.
  • Reduce heat to low and add garlic; cook and stir for about 1 min.
  • Add tomato, mushrooms, Marsala wine, and Italian seasoning one at a time, allowing about 1-2 min between each for liquid to evaporate.
  • Cover pan and braise for 3 hr or until very tender, checking and stirring every 30 min to make sure liquid has not evaporated away (add more Marsala if liquid evaporates).
  • Increase heat to medium high and heat thoroughly.
  • Serve over tortelloni.