Short Rib Ragu

Ingredients (24)

• 4-5 pounds beef short ribs
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 2 Tablespoons oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 bottle red wine
• 14 ounces canned tomatoes
• 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
• 1 ounce dried Porcini mushrooms (soaked for an hour in 2 Cups of hot water)
• 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 Teaspoon dried)
• 1 Tablespoon fresh oregano (or 1 Teaspoon dried)
• 1 large rosemary sprig
• 2 bay leaves
• Water or stock
• Egg noodles or polenta (for serving)*
• Gremolata:
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 1 large lemon, zest only
• 1/4 Cup flat leaf parsley, minced
• 1/2 Teaspoon salt
• 1 Teaspoon olive oil