Slow-Braised Short Ribs
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Slow-Braised Short Ribs

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The kind of recipe that makes your whole house smell incredible. Low and slow in red wine and aromatics until the meat falls off the bone. Worth every minute.

Slow-Braised Short Ribs
Prep20 min
Cook3 hr 30 min
DifficultyMedium
Cal / serving~1206

Servings

4

4 servings · ~1206 cal each · ~4824 cal total

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs bone-in short ribs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion (roughly chopped)
  • 2 medium carrots (roughly chopped)
  • 2 stalks celery stalks (roughly chopped)
  • 6 cloves garlic cloves (smashed)
  • 1 ½ cups dry red wine
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 1 to taste salt and pepper

You'll need

  • ·Dutch oven or heavy oven-safe pot
  • ·Tongs
  • ·Wooden spoon
  • ·Fine mesh strainer
  • ·Measuring cups

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 325°F. Season short ribs generously with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Sear ribs on all sides until deeply browned, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste, cook 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Pour in wine and scrape up any browned bits. Add broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Return ribs to the pot — they should be mostly submerged.

  5. 5

    Cover and braise in the oven for 3–3.5 hours until meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.

  6. 6

    Remove ribs. Strain braising liquid and reduce on the stovetop if desired for a richer sauce. Serve over mashed potatoes or polenta.

Calorie estimates are approximate and calculated from ingredient quantities. Actual values may vary.