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Braised Beef Short Ribs

This Braised Beef Short Ribs recipe features tender beef with a rich, savory sauce, perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pounds beef short ribs
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups red wine use a good-quality wine you would drink
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 branches fresh rosemary
  • 2 branches fresh thyme

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Generously season the beef short ribs with salt and black pepper.
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ribs and sear them on all sides until browned.
  3. Remove the ribs and sauté the chopped onion, carrots, and celery in the same pot for about 5 minutes until soft, then add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Pour in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot, and allow it to reduce for about 10 minutes.
  5. Return the ribs to the pot, stir in the beef broth, tomato paste, rosemary, and thyme, and bring to a boil.
Cooking
  1. Cover the pot with a lid and let it cook on a gentle simmer for about 2.5 to 3 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
Serving
  1. Remove the ribs and simmer the sauce for a few extra minutes if you want it thicker, then serve the ribs warm topped with the sauce.

Notes

If you don't have fresh herbs, dried ones work in a pinch, but use less. Letting the ribs rest before serving will help keep them moist.