Recipes

Cola-Braised Short Ribs with Risotto

Name: Cola-Braised Short Ribs with Risotto
Ingredients: 4 lbs beef short ribs (about 8 to 10 short ribs); 2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1 tsp black pepper; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion (chopped); 4 medium carrots (peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces ); 4 medium celery stalks (halved lengthwise and chopped crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces); 6 medium garlic cloves (finely chopped); 2 tbsp unsalted tomato paste; 2 cups dry red wine; 2 cups cola soft drink; 2 cups unsalted beef stock; 8 (4-inch) thyme sprigs, plus more leaves for garnish; 4 (6-inch) parsley sprigs; 5 fresh bay leaves; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tsp aged sherry vinegar; 8 cups vegetable broth (such as Zoup!); 8 unsalted butter ( cut into 1-inch pieces and refrigerated, divided); 2 medium shallots (finely chopped); 1.5 cup uncooked Arborio rice or carnaroli rice; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 4 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (grated )