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Braised Beef Short Ribs

This Braised Beef Short Ribs recipe offers an ultimate comfort food experience with tender beef simmered in a velvety sauce. Perfect for family dinners or cozy evenings at home.
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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: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4-5 lbs beef short ribs
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine Use a good quality red wine.
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • to garnish Chopped parsley Optional for color.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In a large Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Season the short ribs generously with salt and pepper. Sear them in the pot for about 4-5 minutes per side or until nicely browned.
  3. Remove the short ribs from the pot and set them aside. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Pour in the red wine and scrape up any bits stuck to the bottom.
  5. Add beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf. Stir and bring to a simmer.
  6. Return the short ribs to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the broth.
  7. Cover the pot and transfer it to the oven. Let it braise for about 3 hours or until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.
  8. Remove from the oven, discard the bay leaf and thyme. Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

Notes

Wine substitutes include more beef broth or apple juice. For thickening the sauce, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with water before stirring it in. This dish can be made ahead and tastes even better the next day.