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Easy Braised Short Ribs

Easy Braised Short Ribs

This Easy Braised Short Ribs recipe creates tender, flavorful comfort food using simple ingredients.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 ribs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 leaf bay leaf

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Season the short ribs generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven and sear the ribs on all sides until deeply browned.
  3. Remove the ribs and sauté onion and carrots until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, then deglaze with red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot.
  5. Add beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, and return ribs to the pot.
  6. Cover and braise in a 325°F oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until fork-tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ribsCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 48gFat: 42g

Notes

Feel free to customize with other ingredients for different flavor profiles. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

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