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beef short ribs

The Best Beef Short Ribs

5 from 1 vote
Incredibly tender, melt-in-your-mouth Beef Short Ribs braised slowly in a rich red wine and herb reduction. Perfect for an impressive, hands-off dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 850
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs bone-in beef short ribs Patted completely dry
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt For generous seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper Freshly cracked
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil For searing
  • 1 large yellow onion Chopped
  • 2 large carrots Chopped into large chunks
  • 2 stalks celery Chopped
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste For depth of flavor
  • 2 cups dry red wine Like Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2 cups beef broth Low sodium preferred
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme Left whole

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven Essential for braising
  • 1 Tongs For turning the meat
  • 1 Wooden Spoon For deglazing the pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels and season generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the meat until a dark crust forms on all sides.
    searing beef short ribs in a heavy dutch oven
  4. Remove the meat, add the onions, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
    sauteing chopped carrots onions and celery
  5. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for two minutes until it darkens.
  6. Pour in the red wine, scrape up any browned bits from the bottom, and let the liquid reduce by half.
    deglazing pan with dry red wine for braised ribs
  7. Return the meat to the pot, add the beef broth and fresh thyme, and bring to a simmer.
  8. Cover the pot tightly and bake for two and a half hours until the meat is completely tender.
  9. Transfer the meat to a plate, skim the fat from the liquid, and reduce the sauce on the stove until thickened.

Nutrition

Serving: 350gCalories: 850kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 45gFat: 65gSaturated Fat: 28gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5100IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The flavor actually deepens and improves the next day. Skim excess fat before reheating.

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