Brandied Short Ribs

Ingredients

• 5 lbs. beef Short Ribs (8-10 pieces)

• Kosher salt

• Coarse black pepper

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil

• 1 onion, diced

• 1 tsp. tomato paste

• 1 tsp. beef base or 1 beef bouillon cube

• 5 garlic cloves, minced

• 5 carrots, peeled and halved

• 2 celery stalks, diced

• 4 cups beef broth

• ½ cup red wine

• 4 sprigs thyme

• 4 sprigs oregano

• 2 fresh bay leaves
  

Brandy Sauce Ingredients

• 1 cup braising liquid

• ⅓  cup brandy

• ½  cup heavy cream

• ½  Tbsp. whole black peppercorns, slightly cracked