Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of braised short ribs, a hearty dish that is perfect for a cozy meal. These succulent beef short ribs are slowly cooked in a flavorful red wine sauce until they are fall-apart tender. Serve them with your favorite side for a satisfying dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Short Ribs:
- 4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetable Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups red wine
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the Short Ribs: Pat the short ribs dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Ribs: Brown the ribs in a Dutch oven.
- Cook the Vegetables: Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
- Add Flavor: Stir in tomato paste and wine, then simmer.
- Braise: Return the ribs to the pot with broth and herbs. Braise in the oven.
- Finish and Serve: Remove herbs, skim fat, and serve with preferred side dish.
Notes
- For richer flavor, prepare the dish a day in advance, refrigerate, and reheat—the flavors deepen overnight.
- You can substitute balsamic vinegar for part of the wine if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American, French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
