Name: Chocolate Balsamic Short Ribs
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H45M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT12H25M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs, cut into portions; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup dark chocolate balsamic vinegar; 1 cup red wine; 2 1/2 cups beef stock, or more as needed; 1/4 cup olive wood smoked olive oil; 4 ribs celery, chopped; 2 cloves garlic; 1 large onion, quartered; 4 carrots, chopped; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 1 shallot, diced; 1 ounce extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup red wine; 1/2 cup dark chocolate balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup beef stock; Mashed potatoes; Your favorite vegetables

Directions

For the short ribs: In a large bowl, add the short ribs, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix in the chocolate balsamic, red wine and 1 cup beef stock. Cover and marinate, refrigerated, overnight.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Add the olive wood smoked olive oil to a large skillet and place on medium-high heat. Add the short ribs (reserve the marinade) and sear until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the short ribs to a large roasting pan. Deglaze the skillet with 1/2 cup beef stock and add the drippings to the roasting pan. Add the celery, garlic, onion, carrots, bell pepper, marinade and remaining cup beef stock to the roasting pan with the short rib drippings. Add more water or beef stock if needed to cover the ribs. Cook in the oven, stirring every 45 minutes, until the ribs are fall-apart tender, 3 to 4 hours.
For the dark chocolate balsamic reduction sauce: In a small pot, saute the shallots in the extra-virgin olive oil until translucent. Add the wine, dark chocolate balsamic and beef stock to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cook, whisking frequently, until it is reduced about half and has a thick, syrupy consistency, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the heat, then allow to cool slightly before serving.
To serve: Plate the short ribs with mashed potatoes and your favorite vegetables. Drizzle the short ribs with the chocolate balsamic reduction sauce. Season with salt and pepper and serve.