Braised Short Ribs

Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 2 hrs 40 mins | Total Time: 3 hrs

This dish is such a delight! The tender texture of the ribs will surely satisfy you! Just follow all the steps that I have provided and you are good to go. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

3 tbsp olive oil

1 yellow onion, diced

3 carrots, chopped

8 whole beef short ribs

salt and pepper, to taste

¼ c all-purpose flour

1 c dry red wine (such as Cote du Rhone or Pinot Noir)

2 ½ c low-sodium beef broth

2 tbsp tomato paste

2 sprigs fresh thyme

2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Directions:

Step 1: Prepare the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.

Step 2: Place a large Dutch oven or an oven-safe pot on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.

Step 3: Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and allow it to become hot.

Step 4: Add in onion and carrots. Sauté for a few minutes until translucent. Make sure to stir it from time to time. Remove from the pot and place them on a clean plate.

Step 5: Season with salt and pepper the ribs and coat them generously with flour.

Step 6: Add the ribs into the pot and sear all sides for 45 seconds or until brown. Remove the ribs from the pot and place them on a clean plate.

Step 7: In the same pot, add the wine. Stir and scrape the bottom to get the brown bits. Allow the wine to boil for about 2 minutes.

Step 8: Add in the beef broth and season it with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 9: Add in the tomato paste and stir until well mixed.

Step 10: Put the vegetables and ribs back into the pot.

Step 11: Add in rosemary and 1 whole sprigs of thyme.

Step 12: Cover the pot and put it inside the preheated oven and cook for 2 more hours.

Step 13: Turn the heat down to 325 degrees F and cook for another 30 to 45 minutes or until the ribs are fork-tender.

Step 14: Remove from the oven and let the pan sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes.

Step 15: Discard any fat that surfaces on the top.

Step 16: Serve ribs over rice or mashed potatoes and top it with the delicious sauce.

Step 17: Serve and enjoy!

Note:

Place any leftover in an airtight container and put it inside the fridge. It can last up to 4 days. Remember that fresh ingredients last long.

Nutrition Facts:

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