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Ingredients
- 1-2lbs/0.5-1kilo beef short ribs
- 2 large floury potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch/2cm chunks
- 2 large sticks celery, cut into 1 inch/2cm chunks
- 1 large Spanish onion, 1/2 sliced roughly, 1/2 finely diced
- 1 quart / 1 liter good, pref. organic, beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- (optional) 4 tablespoons Colombian aji
- lime wedges
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