Melt-In-Your-Mouth Braised Short Ribs for Comfort Food Lovers

Discover the irresistible flavors of Braised Short Ribs that transform into a comforting gourmet dish.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 30

Servings: 6 ribs

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 500

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Ribs

3-4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs for rich flavor and tenderness
Salt and Pepper to taste
2 tablespoons Olive Oil used for searing

For the Vegetables

1 large Onion chopped
2 medium Carrots chopped
2 stalks Celery chopped
4 cloves Garlic minced

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
2 cups Red Wine Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot
3 cups Beef Broth

Herbs and Seasoning

2 Bay Leaves
4-6 sprigs Thyme fresh
2 sprigs Rosemary fresh

Optional Ingredients

2 tablespoons Cornstarch to thicken the sauce
Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnishing

Equipment

Dutch oven
wooden spoon

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Pat the short ribs dry and season with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in the Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add seasoned short ribs and brown for 4-5 minutes on each side.
Sauté chopped onions, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes.
Add minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes.
Deglaze with red wine and simmer for 5 minutes.
Return ribs to the pot, add beef broth and herbs, and bring to a gentle boil.
Cover and braise in the oven for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
Strain the sauce and thicken if desired; serve with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ribsCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 45gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Consider pairing with creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

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