Italian Style Short Ribs

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 slices bacon , chopped
• 2 pounds beef short ribs , cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.13 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 0.25 cups red wine
• 0.13 teaspoons dried oregano , crushed

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown the bacon and beef short ribs, stirring constantly for about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Transfer ribs and bacon to a 2 quart baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in the beef broth, lemon juice and red wine. Sprinkle in oregano. Mix well and cover the dish.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the meat may be easily separated from the bone. Spoon off excess fat before serving.