Bistro-Style Short Ribs Recipe

Name: Bistro-Style Short Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 lbs beef short ribs; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 1 large tomatoes, quartered; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 12 head garlic, peeled; 14 bunch fresh thyme, leaves only; 1 ½ cups dry red wine; 2 cups beef stock; 4 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley

Servings: persons

3 -4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 lbs beef short ribs
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 large tomatoes, quartered
3 celery ribs, chopped
12 head garlic, peeled
14 bunch fresh thyme, leaves only
1 ½ cups dry red wine
2 cups beef stock
4 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley

1
Preheat a large dutch oven.
2
Season the short ribs with salt and pepper, brown on all sides in a tbsp of the olive oil.
3
Set aside.
4
Place the onion, garlic, celery, carrot, and tomato into a food processor and blend to a smooth pulp.
5
Add the vegetable pulp and thyme, and cook for about 10 minutes.
6
Pour in the red wine and stock and bring it to a boil.
7
Place the ribs into mix; the liquid should almost cover the meat.
8
Place the lid loosely on top, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the meat is very tender, approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
9
Check occasionally to make sure it's not drying out.
10
OPTIONAL: When the ribs are about finished, strain the liquid, pushing down to press solids through.
11
Discard dry remaining pulp.
12
Reduce liquid and serve with ribs.
13
(I only do this for company :) the solids don't bother us.)
14
You can thicken it with flour or cornstarch if desired.

5784

kcal

Calories

159

Fat

888

Carbs

286

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 4 lbs beef short ribs, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Bistro-Style Short Ribs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bistro-Style Short Ribs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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