Pumpkin Ale Short Ribs over Mashed Potatoes

Last week I had a pumpkin themed dinner party with ten of my close girl friends. For the main dish, I wanted something hearty that involved pumpkin ale. This recipe was melt in your mouth good and was eaten so quickly that I had to make it again to get pictures for the blog. We ate it all up! This is perfect for a cold fall evening. Pour over hot homemade Blue Cheese Mashers . Serves 4

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless short ribs

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

20 baby carrots sliced or one large carrot 

1 small yellow onion, chopped

2 leeks, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tbsp allspice

1 tbsp cloves

1 tsp whole pepper corns

1 bottle pumpkin ale (I used Sam Adams)

3 cups beef broth

Preheat oven to 350F

In a large dutch oven or large oven-proof pot heat oil over medium 

Add steak and brown on each side (about 2 minutes per side)

Remove and place on a plate

Reduce heat to medium low and add carrots, onions, and leeks

Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring constantly

Add garlic and spices

Stir for 1 minute then add pumpkin ale

Turn heat up to medium high and boil 

When beer has reduced by half add meat and broth

Bring to a boil then remove from heat and place in oven

Cook for three hours, turning meat with tongs every hour

Pour over mashed potatoes and eat up!