3 braised five short Recipes

boned , fat-trimmed beef short ribs or chuck, orange (2 1/2 in. wide), rinsed, onion (about 8 oz.), peeled and finely chopped, fat-skimmed beef or chicken broth, dry red wine, port or cream sherry, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, dried thyme or 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, very thin slices (quarter size) peeled fresh ginger, chinese five spice, mushrooms (1- to 1 1/2-in.-wide caps ), butter or olive oil, cornstarch, salt and pepper, chopped fresh chives or green onions

beef short ribs, five-spice powder, star anise, water, oil, garlic, mashed, ginger, finely chopped, tomatoes, cut 1 1/2 inch cubes, celery, cut 1 1/2 inch cubes, onion, peeled and cubes, brandy, tomato sauce, brown sugar, liquid, five spice braising, oyster sauce