Description
Braised short ribs are the epitome of comfort food, featuring succulent beef that falls effortlessly from the bone and is enveloped in a rich, savory sauce. This dish transforms any gathering into a feast, filling your home with an irresistible aroma. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, you’re sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 beef short ribs (approximately 2 lbs)
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Generously season short ribs with salt and pepper; let sit at room temperature.
- In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat; sear each rib until browned on all sides.
- Remove ribs and sauté onions, carrots, and garlic in the same pot until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste; add red wine and scrape up browned bits from the pot. Pour in beef broth until ribs are submerged.
- Return ribs to the pot, cover with a lid, and braise in the oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg