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Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs

Savory Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs for Cozy Nights

Indulge in tender, melt-in-your-mouth Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs that bring comfort and flavor to any cozy gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ribs
  • 3 lbs Beef short ribs Choose well-marbled cuts
  • 1 tsp Salt For seasoning
  • 1 tsp Pepper For seasoning
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Red wine A full-bodied wine like Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2 cups Beef broth Low-sodium options recommended
  • 1 Onion, chopped Provides natural sweetness
  • 2 pcs Carrots, chopped Add sweetness and color
  • 2 stalks Celery, chopped Enhances aromatic profile
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste Thickens the sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced Infuses a rich flavor
For Thickening
  • 2 tbsp Flour Acts as a thickening agent
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Ideal for searing
  • 3 sprigs Fresh thyme Adds aromatic depth
  • 1 leaf Bay leaf Remove before serving

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Pat dry the beef short ribs with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven and sear the ribs for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  4. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery in the same pot until softened, then add garlic.
  5. Incorporate tomato paste and flour into the vegetable mixture, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  6. Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping the bottom and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  7. Add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaf; return seared ribs to the pot and submerge.
  8. Cover and braise in the oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until the meat is tender.
  9. Remove from oven, skim fat, adjust seasoning, and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  10. Serve short ribs with sauce, accompanied by creamy mashed potatoes or polenta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, consider making the dish a day in advance to allow flavors to deepen overnight.

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