Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup garlic oil
  • 4 pounds boneless short ribs, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 10 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup 1/4-inch diced bacon
  • 2 cups red wine, such as cabernet
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 6 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons beef bouillon
  • 3 bay leaves
  • One 8-ounce can tomato paste
  • 12 red potatoes, quartered
  • 4 carrots, chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cooking sherry
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Brown the beef in batches.
  • Add the garlic and bacon, and saute until brown.
  • Deglaze with the wine, and then add 8 cups water, the stock, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire, bouillon, bay leaves and tomato paste.
  • Bring to a simmer, then carefully transfer the stew to the oven.
  • Braise the beef for 1 hour.
  • Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, sugar and sherry and return the pot to the oven.
  • Cook until the vegetables are cooked through, 30 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.