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braised beef short ribs with mashed potatoes on a plate

Braised Beef Short Ribs

Donna Elick
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 4 pounds beef short ribs, bone-in
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups red wine
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • Season the short ribs generously with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the short ribs on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Pour in red wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Allow wine to simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the canned tomatoes, beef broth, bay leaves, and thyme.
  • Return the short ribs to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid. Bring to a simmer, then cover and transfer the pot to the preheated oven.
  • Braise in the oven for about 2.5 to 3 hours or until the short ribs are tender and falling off the bone.
  • Remove the short ribs from the pot. If desired, strain the cooking liquid and vegetables through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother sauce, then reduce the sauce further on the stove if a thicker consistency is desired. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 794cal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 66g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 838mg | Sugar: 6g | Fiber: 3g | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 9mg

All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe's nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.