Name: Hearty and Flavorful Beef Neck Bones Recipe
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef neck bones; Salt & black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1 cup red wine (optional); 4 cups beef broth; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried rosemary; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Ingredients

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3 lbs beef neck bones
Salt & black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 cup red wine (optional)
4 cups beef broth
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
2 bay leaves
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Sear the Beef Neck Bones: Season neck bones with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pot and sear the neck bones on all sides for 3-4 minutes each. Remove and set aside.
Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, sauté onions, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute. If using wine, pour it in and simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce by half.
Braise the Beef: Return neck bones to the pot. Add beef broth, tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir, then bring to a simmer. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 2.5-3 hours until meat is tender.

Finish and Serve: Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning. For a thicker sauce, remove the lid and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Serve with mashed potatoes, polenta, or rice, and garnish with parsley.