Dark and malty stout is the perfect ingredient and accompaniment to these richly flavored short ribs.
Active preparation time: 25 minutes
Total time: 5 hours
Serves: 3–4
5 lb (2.3 kg) short ribs, bone in
Salt
Pepper
2 cup flour
¼ cup (2 fl oz/59 ml) olive oil
2 cup onions, diced
1½ cup carrot, diced
1½ cup celery, diced
1 cup canned diced tomatoes
1 bottle (12 fl oz/355 ml) stout
2 bay leaves
1 Tbs dry mustard
1 sprig rosemary
Water
2 cup Yukon gold potato, large diced
2 cup fresh peas (frozen are okay, but try not to use canned)
Frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg, lightly whisked