Red Wine Braised Short Ribs in Dutch Oven

Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 3 hrs | Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins | Yield: 8 Servings

Tender ribs smothered in a rich sauce! Oh, man, you are so in for a treat! Give this recipe a try and taste it yourself. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 tbsp olive oil

3-4 lbs bone-in short ribs 8-10 pieces

Salt pepper to taste

1 large onion diced

2 stalks celery diced

2 carrots diced

3 cloves of crushed garlic

2 tbsp tomato paste

2 c wine Cabernet Sauvignon

3 c beef broth

2 bay leaves

1 spring thyme

1 spring oregano

Directions:

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

Step 2: Wash the bone of the short ribs and use paper towels to pat them dry.

Step 3: Season the ribs with salt and pepper generously.

Step 4: Place a 6-quart Dutch oven on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.

Step 5: Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and allow it to become hot.

Step 6: Add the short ribs and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side or until brown. Make sure to cook the ribs in batches.

Step 7: Place the brown ribs on a clean plate, then set aside.

Step 8: In the same Dutch oven, add 1 chopped onion and cook for 8 minutes or until soft.

Step 9: Add 2 sliced carrots and 2 stalks of sliced celery. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes or until done.

Step 10: Add 3 cloves of crushed garlic and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste. Cook for 3 minutes or until well mixed and aromatic.

Step 11: Add 2 cups of wine and allow it to boil.

Step 12: Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the sauce decreases into half.

Step 13: Add 3 cups of beef broth and stir until well blended.

Step 14: Put the brown ribs back in the Dutch oven, as well as the thyme, oregano, and bay leaves.

Step 15: Cover the pot and place it inside the preheated oven, then cook for 2 to 3 hours or until the ribs are fork-tender.

Step 16: Remove the ribs from the oven and transfer them to a clean plate, then cover it with aluminium foil.

Step 17: Strain the sauce and put it in a small bowl. Discard the rest of the ingredients.

Step 18: Put the sauce back in the pot and simmer until the texture becomes thick.

Step 19: Serve the ribs and pour the sauce on top. Enjoy!

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