Description
Simple recipe for tender, slow-cooked beef short ribs in a savory liquid.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef short ribs, bone-in
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the short ribs generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Brown the short ribs on all sides, working in batches if necessary. Remove the ribs and set them aside.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the Dutch oven. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in the red wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let the wine reduce by half.
- Return the short ribs to the pot. Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, and bay leaf. The liquid should mostly cover the ribs.
- Bring the liquid to a simmer on the stovetop.
- Cover the Dutch oven and transfer it to a preheated oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius).
- Braise for 3 to 4 hours, or until the meat is very tender and easily pulls away from the bone.
- Remove the ribs and keep them warm. Skim any excess fat from the sauce. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve the ribs with the sauce.
Notes
- For easier cleanup, you can transfer the braising liquid to a saucepan and reduce it on the stovetop after removing the ribs.
- If you do not have a Dutch oven, you can use an oven-safe pot with a tight-fitting lid.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 240 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib with sauce
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 21
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 150
Keywords: beef short ribs, braised ribs, slow cooked beef, comfort food, oven braise