When you hear "beef short ribs," your mind probably floats to a chunky piece of meat, often on the bone, that's deliciously soft and tender in a gorgeous, rich sauce. They're almost always cooked ...

Cuts of meat fall into two broad categories: tender cuts that cook quickly and tougher cuts that require long, slow cooking. That's an oversimplification, but it's a useful one. In the case of beef, ...