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Braised Beef Short Ribs

Braised Beef Short Ribs are tender, melt-in-your-mouth ribs slow-simmered with aromatic herbs and vegetables, perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
  • 2 leaves bay leaves

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season your short ribs generously with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear the ribs in batches until browned on all sides.
  3. In the same pot, add the chopped onions, carrots, celery, and the minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the red wine and simmer for a few minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Stir in the beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves. Return the seared short ribs to the pot, ensuring they’re mostly submerged.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat. Let everything simmer gently for about 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is falling off the bone.
Serving
  1. Carefully remove the ribs from the pot and place them on a serving platter. Optionally skim off some grease from the sauce.
  2. Spoon the sauce over the ribs and serve them warm.

Notes

This dish is even better the next day! Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or buttery bread to soak up the sauce. If the sauce looks chunky, it's all part of the charm of homemade cooking.