Braised Celery

Directions

1. 1
   Peel any of the fibrous outer stalks of celery with a vegetable peeler and slice into 1-inch pieces on the bias.
2. 2
   Heat the butter in a 10-inch saute pan over medium heat.
3. 3
   Once melted, add the celery, salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes until just beginning to soften slightly.
4. 4
   Add the beef broth and stir to combine.
5. 5
   Cover and reduce the heat to low.
6. 6
   Cook until the celery is tender but not mushy, approximately 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Uncover and allow the celery to continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the liquid has been reduced to a glaze.
8. 8
   Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with the reserved leaves.