1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 3-1/2 to 4 pounds beef short ribs (see Note) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks 1 rib celery, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 (10-1/4-ounce) can condensed beef broth 1 cup water 1. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper; mix well then evenly coat short ribs with mixture. 2. In a large soup pot, heat oil over high heat; cook short ribs 8 to 10 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. 3. Drain oil from pot then add remaining ingredients to ribs; mix then cover. Cook 1-1/2 hours, or until ribs are fork-tender and meat is falling off the bones.
Recipe courtesy of and adapted from LaRonde and the Chateau Lacombe
NOTE: We have chosen to use beef short ribs here, but you can certainly use the original featured bison short ribs if they are available in your area.