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Braised Short Ribs Recipe

Braised Short Ribs Recipe

Tender beef short ribs braised in a rich sauce with vegetables, herbs, and broth until fall-off-the-bone soft.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds beef short ribs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup red wine optional
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Season short ribs with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a pot and sear ribs on all sides.
  4. Remove ribs and sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
  5. Stir in tomato paste and cook briefly.
  6. Add red wine and scrape the pot.
  7. Pour in beef broth and add thyme and bay leaf.
  8. Return ribs to the pot and cover.
  9. Cook in oven for 2½ to 3 hours until tender.
  10. Serve with sauce.

Notes

  • Cook low and slow for the best results.
  • Sear meat well for a deeper flavor.
  • Remove excess fat from the sauce if needed.
  • Tastes even better the next day.