Bite with Belkys: Short Ribs and Brie Grilled Cheese from OTC

The Chef: Tara Abrams
The Restaurant: OTC
The Dish: Short Ribs and Brie Grilled Cheese

Ingredients:

4 lbs. of short ribs
kosher salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
2 oz. of vegetable oil
8 oz. of white onion
8 oz. of celery
8 oz. of carrots
1 head of garlic
1 sprig of fresh thyme
3 qts. of veal stock
2 oz. (each) of brie cheese
2 (each) slices of white bread
2 oz. of clarified butter

Method of Preparation:

-Begin by seasoning the short ribs with kosher salt and black pepper. Then, sear the meat in a hot pan with vegetable oil.

-Next, sauté onion, celery, carrots and garlic. Toss in fresh thyme.

-Now, place the short ribs in a baking pan and add in all the cooked vegetables.

-After, pour in veal stock. Make sure the veal stock cover the meat almost completely. Wrap the pan in aluminum foil and cook in a 350 degree oven for 3 to 5 hours, depending on the thickness of the meat.

-Once it is ready, pull the meat apart using forks and place it on a slice of white bread. Add salt, pepper, brie cheese and another slice of bread.

-Lastly, toast the sandwich on both sides with butter until its a nice golden brown.

To Plate:

At the restaurant, they cut the sandwich in four pieces and serve with a brie béchamel dipping sauce.

Serving Suggestion: Beer

Makes: 6

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Note:

Take a printed coy of the recipe to the restaurant and receive a complimentary glass of wine or beer. You pick. (valid one per person, until one month after the air date.)

OTC

1250 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 374-4612
http://otc-restaurants.com