"This recipe was inspired by my family's love of two things—beef stew and biscuits. After years of making the two separately, I put the biscuits on top of the stew like a cobbler. This supper's as down-home as it gets. —Janine Talley, Orlando, Florida..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
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1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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2 pounds well-trimmed boneless beef short ribs, cut into 1-1/2-in. pieces
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5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 medium carrot, chopped
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1 celery rib, chopped
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1 garlic clove, minced
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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5 cups beef stock
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1 cup dry red wine or additional beef stock
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1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
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1 bay leaf
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1 package (14 ounces) frozen pearl onions, thawed
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4 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
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COBBLER TOPPING:
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2 cups biscuit/baking mix
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2/3 cup 2% milk
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Fresh thyme leaves