Braised Beef Short Ribs in a Dutch Oven Recipe

Name: Braised Beef Short Ribs in a Dutch Oven
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups All-purpose Flour; 8 whole Beef Short Ribs; 6 pieces Pancetta, Diced; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 whole Medium Onion, Diced; 3 whole Carrots, Diced; 2 whole Shallots, Finely Minced; 2 cups Red Wine; 2 cups Beef Broth; 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme; 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1/4 cups All-purpose Flour
8 whole Beef Short Ribs
6 pieces Pancetta, Diced
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 whole Medium Onion, Diced
3 whole Carrots, Diced
2 whole Shallots, Finely Minced
2 cups Red Wine
2 cups Beef Broth
2 sprigs Fresh Thyme
2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
Salt And Pepper, to taste

1
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Put the flour on a plate.
2
Salt and pepper your ribs, dredge them in the flour and then set aside.
3
In a large Dutch oven, cook pancetta over medium heat until crispy and all of the fat is rendered.
4
Remove pancetta and set it aside.
5
Do not discard grease.
6
Add olive oil into the Dutch oven and raise heat to high.
7
Add the ribs and brown them on all sides, roughly 45 seconds per side.
8
Remove ribs and set aside.
9
Turn heat back to medium.
10
Add onions, carrots and shallots into the Dutch oven and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes or until translucent.
11
You dont want to see any browning in this step.
12
Pour in wine and scrape the bottom of the pan.
13
Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes.
14
Add broth, salt and pepper to taste.
15
Taste and add more salt if needed.
16
Add the ribs back into the pot.
17
Add thyme and rosemary sprigs (whole) to the liquid.
18
Put on the lid and place into the oven.
19
Cook at 350 F for 2 hours, then reduce heat to 325 F and cook for an additional 30 to 45 minutes.
20
Remove pan from oven and allow it to sit with the lid on for 10-20 minutes before serving.

647

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cups All-purpose Flour, 8 whole Beef Short Ribs, 6 pieces Pancetta, Diced, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, and more.

Yes, Braised Beef Short Ribs in a Dutch Oven 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 in a Dutch Oven

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Variations & substitutions

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