Braised Beef Short Ribs for Unforgettable Cozy Dinners

Experience the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of Braised Beef Short Ribs, perfect for a cozy dinner.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 2 30

Total Time 2 50

Servings: 4 ribs

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Ribs

3 lbs Beef Short Ribs Well-marbled for tenderness
Salt For seasoning
Pepper For seasoning

For the Sauté

2 tablespoon Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
1 medium Onion Yellow or sweet for better flavor
1 medium Carrot Parsnips can be used as an alternative
1 stalk Celery Optional, for aroma
4 cloves Garlic Fresh preferred

For the Sauce

2 tablespoon Tomato Paste Or crushed tomatoes if needed
1 cup Red Wine Dry, like Cabernet Sauvignon
4 cups Beef Broth Low-sodium recommended
3 sprigs Fresh Herbs (Rosemary, Thyme, Bay Leaves) Or dried herbs

Equipment

Dutch oven

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
Pat the beef short ribs dry and season with salt and pepper.
In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil and sear the ribs until golden brown.
Remove the ribs and sauté onion, carrot, and celery for 5 minutes.
Add garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute.
Deglaze with red wine, simmering for 5 minutes.
Return ribs to the pot, add beef broth and herbs, cover, and braise in the oven for 2½ to 3 hours.
Remove ribs, strain sauce, and serve ribs topped with sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ribsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Sear properly for a rich flavor and use quality wine for the sauce. Consider making a day ahead for enhanced flavors.

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