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Delicious braised short ribs served in a creamy herb sauce

Braised Short Ribs in Creamy Herb Sauce

A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender short ribs simmered in a rich creamy herb sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
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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, Comfort Food
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pounds beef short ribs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine more if you'd like to sip while cooking!
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by generously seasoning your short ribs with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the short ribs on all sides until they’re golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the ribs and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté the chopped onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the beef broth, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Scrape any tasty browned bits off the bottom of the pot.
  2. Return the short ribs to the pot, ensuring they’re submerged in the broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and let them braise for about 3 hours.
  3. After 3 hours, remove the ribs and set aside. Stir in heavy cream, parsley, thyme, and rosemary with the remaining braising liquid. Let it bubble until thickened.
Serving
  1. Place the short ribs back in the pot with the creamy sauce, and serve with mashed potatoes, noodles, or a side salad.

Notes

Don't rush the braising; patience is key for maximum flavor and tenderness. These ribs taste even better the next day, so consider making a double batch!