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Peposa Dell'Impruneta (Tuscan Black Pepper Beef)
Peposa Dell'Impruneta (Tuscan Black Pepper Beef)
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
210 minutes
Total Time:
220 minutes
Tender beef short ribs braised in red wine, black pepper, and herbs until rich and flavorful.
Ingredients:
  • 6 beef short ribs (8 to 10 oz. each)
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 8 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns, freshly crushed
  • 3 sage leaves
  • 3 small sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cups red wine, preferably Chianti
  • salt to taste, to adjust sauce
Instructions:
  • In a large mixing bowl, generously season meat on all sides with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt.
  • In a mortar, combine chopped garlic and a pinch of salt, then mash until a smooth paste forms. Add tomato paste and blend together. Rub this mixture all over the beef. Add crushed peppercorns and ground pepper, ensuring they cover all sides of the beef. Transfer the beef into a deep skillet or Dutch oven, bone side down. Place sage leaves, rosemary, and bay leaves between the meat pieces. Pour wine carefully along the edge of the pan to avoid pouring over the top of the meat.
  • Place pan over high heat until it simmers, then reduce heat to low and cover tightly. Cook for about 3 1/2 hours, turning pieces every half hour, until meat is fork tender. Transfer meat pieces to a warm bowl.
  • Turn up the heat to high and bring the braising liquid to a rapid boil. Simmer uncovered until the liquid reduces by half or thickens slightly, which should take about 8 to 10 minutes. Now, remove the bones from the meat.
  • Transfer the meat back to the skillet once the sauce has thickened. Reduce the heat to medium-low and generously spoon the flavorful sauce over the meat. Allow it to heat through for about 5 minutes.

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