Red Wine Braised Short Ribs Recipe

Name: Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup pure olive oil; 6 pounds meaty beef short ribs on the bone; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped; 1 carrot, coarsely chopped; 1 large onion,coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup tomato paste; 5 thyme sprigs; 3 anchovy fillets, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 head of garlic, halved crosswise; 1 quart chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth; 2 cups dry red wine; 1/3 cup white vinegar

Servings: persons

1/4 cup pure olive oil
6 pounds meaty beef short ribs on the bone
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
1 large onion,coarsely chopped
1/2 cup tomato paste
5 thyme sprigs
3 anchovy fillets, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 head of garlic, halved crosswise
1 quart chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
2 cups dry red wine
1/3 cup white vinegar

1
Preheat the oven to 325.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large enameled cast-iron casserole.
3
Season the ribs with salt and pepper.
4
Add half of the short ribs to the casserole and cook over moderately high heat until browned, about 6 minutes.
5
Transfer the ribs to a plate.
6
Repeat with the remaining oil and ribs.
7
Add the celery, carrot and onion to the casserole and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 7 minutes.
8
Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until glossy, about 2 minutes.
9
Add the thyme sprigs, anchovies, bay leaf and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
10
Add the stock, wine and vinegar and bring to a boil.
11
Return the short ribs to the casserole, then cover them and braise in the oven until the meat is very tender, about 3 hours.
12
Transfer the ribs to a platter.
13
Strain the braising liquid, pressing hard on the solids; skim the fat.
14
Season with salt and pepper.
15
Serve half of the ribs with some of the sauce.
16
Reserve the rest in the remaining sauce for sandwiches.

2336

kcal

Calories

134

Fat

103

Carbs

205

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup pure olive oil, 6 pounds meaty beef short ribs on the bone, Salt and freshly ground pepper, 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Red Wine Braised 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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Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

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