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Argentinian Braised Beef Short Ribs With Roasted Pepper Estofado

Name: Argentinian Braised Beef Short Ribs With Roasted Pepper Estofado
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients: 2.5 lb boneless halal beef short ribs, cut into 2-inch chunks; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 cup roasted red peppers, jarred or fresh, puréed; 1.5 cup canned crushed tomatoes; 4 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 2 item dried bay leaves; 1 cup low-sodium halal beef broth; 1 tsp sea salt

Tender braised halal beef short ribs simmered in a rich tomato sauce spiked with roasted red peppers, cumin, and bay leaves, inspired by hearty Argentine comfort home cooking.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 50 min
Total: 70 min

Technique to learn

Estofado Braising

Slow low-moisture braising in an acidic, aromatic tomato and pepper bath to tenderize rich beef cuts while building complex flavor layers.

Instructions

Step 1: Season the beef short rib chunks generously with sea salt and ground cumin on all sides.
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Step 3: Sear the beef chunks in batches for 8 minutes total until deeply browned on all sides, then transfer to a plate.

Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add the diced onion to the pot, and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.

Step 5: Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6: Pour in the puréed roasted red peppers, crushed tomatoes, halal beef broth, and dried bay leaves, stirring well to combine.

Step 7: Return the seared beef short ribs and their juices to the pot, cover tightly with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 40 minutes until the beef is fork-tender.

Step 8: Discard the bay leaves, taste and adjust salt if needed, and serve warm.

Cooking tips

Puréeing the roasted red peppers creates a silky base sauce with deep smoky sweetness without needing extended cooking times.
If the sauce gets too thick before the beef is tender, splash in 2 tablespoons of warm water.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Argentinian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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