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Best Braised Short Ribs Recipe

Braised Short Ribs Recipe

Author: Olivia Ross
Fall-apart tender short ribs slow-braised in rich beef broth with garlic, herbs, and vegetables. A cozy, one-pot comfort food classic without using wine.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 319 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 3–4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs well-marbled pieces
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 3 cloves garlic smashed
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth for deglazing
  • 2 tablespoon balsamic or red wine vinegar
  • 3 cups beef broth for braising
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 1 sprig fresh oregano

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pat the short ribs dry and season all sides with salt and pepper.
  • In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear ribs in batches for 5–6 minutes per side until deeply browned. Set aside.
  • In the same pot, sauté onions for 8–10 minutes until softened. Add celery and carrots, cooking for 3–5 minutes more. Stir in garlic and tomato paste, and cook another 2–3 minutes.
  • Deglaze with 2 cups of beef broth and 2 tablespoon balsamic or red wine vinegar, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 10–15 minutes to reduce slightly.
  • Add the remaining 3 cups of broth. Return ribs to pot, nestling them into the liquid. Add bay leaves, thyme, and oregano. Cover and transfer to oven.
  • Braise for 2½ to 3 hours. Check at the 2-hour mark; ribs should be fork-tender. If not, continue cooking in 30-minute increments.
  • Remove ribs and cover with foil. Strain braising liquid into a saucepan. Simmer until slightly thickened. Optionally, thicken with a cornstarch slurry.
  • Serve ribs with sauce spooned over top. Best enjoyed with mashed potatoes, polenta, or crusty bread.

Notes

  • For best results, use a rich beef broth and sear meat thoroughly before braising.
  • This dish tastes even better the next day, making it great for leftovers or meal prep.

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 462mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gCalcium: 32mgIron: 3mg
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