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Short Rib Stew with Potato Ghosts

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Short Rib Stew with Potato Ghosts is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings and Halloween gatherings. This hearty dish combines tender short ribs with uniquely shaped potato ghosts, creating an inviting atmosphere around your dinner table. The aromatic blend of beef broth, red wine, and fresh herbs infuses each bite with robust flavor, making it a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Gather your friends and family for a delightful experience that warms the soul!

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs short ribs
  • 2 cups waxy potatoes (peeled and cut into ghost shapes)
  • 1 cup carrots (sliced)
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients by chopping short ribs into chunks, dicing onions, slicing carrots, and peeling potatoes into ghost shapes.
  2. In a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear short ribs until browned on all sides (about 2-3 minutes per side).
  3. Add diced onions and minced garlic to the pot; sauté until softened.
  4. Stir in sliced carrots and ghost-shaped potatoes; cook for about 5 minutes.
  5. Pour in beef broth and red wine; scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add thyme and bay leaves.
  6. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil then reduce heat; let it simmer for 2–3 hours until the meat is tender.

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