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Beef Short Ribs with Pumpkin, Maple and Paprika Puree

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Tender, slow-braised beef short ribs served with a silky pumpkin, maple, and smoked paprika puree, finished with spicy orange-chili breadcrumbs for crunch and brightness.

Ingredients

2.5 kg beef short ribs

Flaky sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

Cooking oil, for frying

2 cups roughly chopped onion

2 cups roughly chopped celery

2 cups roughly chopped carrot

4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

2 thyme sprigs

2 bay leaves

1/4 cup tomato paste

2 cups red wine

2 cups chicken stock

2 cups beef stock

600 g pumpkin, peeled and roughly chopped

1/4 cup cooking oil

1 tsp smoked paprika

Flaky sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup maple syrup

1 cup cream

4 tbsp canola oil (divided)

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Zest and juice of 1 orange

2 red chilies, very finely sliced

1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Season beef short ribs with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large ovenproof pot, brown ribs on all sides, then set aside.
  2. In the same pot, sauté onion, celery, carrot, and garlic until softened. Add thyme, bay leaves, and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.
  3. Pour in red wine, scraping up browned bits. Add chicken and beef stock. Return ribs, bring to a simmer, cover, and braise in oven for 3 hours until tender.
  4. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss pumpkin with oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast until tender. Blend with maple syrup and cream until smooth.
  5. For breadcrumbs: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet, add panko, and toast until golden. Stir in orange zest, juice, sliced chili, parsley, and remaining oil.
  6. Serve ribs over pumpkin puree and finish with chili-orange breadcrumbs.

Notes

Use all beef stock for a richer braise.

Butternut squash can replace pumpkin for sweetness.

Breadcrumbs are best made fresh, but can be re-crisped in a skillet.

For extra heat, add more chili or cayenne to puree.

The ribs can be made a day ahead—the flavor improves overnight.

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