Name: Irish Whiskey Short Rib Stew with Brussels Sprouts
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: for the stew; 2 lbs short ribs (about 4); salt and fresh cracked pepper; flour for dredging (leave out for gluten free); 2 Tbs olive oil; 1 Tbsp shortening; 1 white onion, halved and sliced; 1 large shallot, sliced; 1 large leek, thoroughly rinsed and sliced; 1 cup Irish whiskey; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 2 Tbsp tomato paste (I keep a tube in the fridge); 1 1/2 cups beef stock; 3 bay leaves; 4 sprigs fresh rosemary; 1 lb baby red potatoes, halved; 3 carrots, sliced; fresh rosemary for garnish; Brussels sprouts; 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 Tbsp butter; salt and pepper