Braised Beef Short Ribs Recipe

Name: Braised Beef Short Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds Boneless beef short rib; 1 cup Flour seasoned with salt and pepper; 1/4 cup Olive oil (or other fat...bacon drippings, goose fat, etc.); 4 cloves Peeled garlic (germ removed); 3 Onions (unpeeled); 6 Carrots (unpeeled, scrubbed); 6 ounces Tomato Paste (1 small can); 1 cup Good red wine; 2 cups Beef stock; 1 Bay leaf; 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar; 1 bunch Fresh thyme; 3 Celery ribs

Servings: persons

4 pounds Boneless beef short rib
1 cup Flour seasoned with salt and pepper
1/4 cup Olive oil (or other fat...bacon drippings, goose fat, etc.)
4 cloves Peeled garlic (germ removed)
3 Onions (unpeeled)
6 Carrots (unpeeled, scrubbed)
6 ounces Tomato Paste (1 small can)
1 cup Good red wine
2 cups Beef stock
1 Bay leaf
1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
1 bunch Fresh thyme
3 Celery ribs

1
Preheat oven to 250 degrees
2
Dust ribs in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
3
Heat fat in large, heavy ovenproof pot over medium high heat until hot (not smoking).
4
Brown short ribs in batches, transfer to plate.
5
Chop garlic, onions, carrots and celery in food processor. Add to hot fat and sautee for about 5 minutes.
6
Add thyme, bay leaf, tomato paste, wine, stock and vinegar to vegetable mixture. Season with salt and pepper, stir and bring to a boil.
7
Add beef short ribs to pot, covering with sauce. Cover and braise in oven about 4+ hours.
8
Transfer short ribs to ovenproof platter and keep warm. Skim fat from sauce, then pour through fine sieve or food mill set over saucepan. Discard solids and skim fat. Pour sauce over ribs to serve.

1434

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

125

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds Boneless beef short rib, 1 cup Flour seasoned with salt and pepper, 1/4 cup Olive oil (or other fat...bacon drippings, goose fat, etc.), 4 cloves Peeled garlic (germ removed), and more.

Yes, Braised Beef 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.

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Braised Beef Short Ribs

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