Description
Braised Short Ribs are a delicious and tender dish that showcases the rich flavors of slow-cooked beef, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs beef short ribs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Season the short ribs with salt and pepper.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the short ribs on all sides.
- Remove the ribs and set aside. In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the tomato paste, then pour in the red wine and beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Add thyme, bay leaf, and return the short ribs to the pot.
- Cover and transfer to the oven, braising for 2.5 to 3 hours until the meat is tender.
- Remove from the oven and let rest before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the short ribs overnight.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or polenta for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg