Tender Beef Short Ribs Recipe

Name: Tender Beef Short Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil for browning; 4 lb beef short ribs; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 carrorots, chopped; 3 ribs of celery, chopped; 1 large tomato, cut into chunks; 6 peeled garlic cloves; 1 tsp dryed thyme; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp black pepper and salt to taste; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 1 tbsp ketcup; 1 tsp hot sauce, such as franks; 1 1/2 cup dry red wine; 2 cup good quality beef stock

Servings: persons

2 tbsp olive oil for browning
4 lb beef short ribs
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrorots, chopped
3 ribs of celery, chopped
1 large tomato, cut into chunks
6 peeled garlic cloves
1 tsp dryed thyme
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp black pepper and salt to taste
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp ketcup
1 tsp hot sauce, such as franks
1 1/2 cup dry red wine
2 cup good quality beef stock

1
Heat oil in large skillet and brown short ribs that have been seasoned with salt and pepper.
2
Remove as done to a plate.
3
Meanwhile combine in food processor garlic, onion, carrot, celery, tomato, lemon juice, ketcup, mustard, pepper, hot sauce and thyme.
4
Blend to a smooth pulp.
5
In same pan that short ribs were browned in add vegetable pulp cook about 10 minutes on low, add wine and increase heat to medium high and simmer until wine has reduced to a few tablespoons.
6
Add beef broth.
7
At this point add ribs and sauce to either a covered roasting pan, a crockpot or pressure cooker, cooking for each follows.
8
TO BRAISE IN OVEN; Preheat oven to 325, Place covered ribs and sauce in oven for 3 hours.
9
Remove ribs from sauce strain and remove excess fat from sauce serve sauce over ribs.
10
FOR CROCKPOT; Place ribs and sauce in crockpot cook on low 8 to 10 hours.
11
Remove ribs from sauce, strain sauce and remove excess fat from sauce serve on ribs.
12
FOR PRESSURE COOKER; Cook on high pressure 90 minutes, remove ribs from pot, strain sauce and remove excess fat, serve sauce over ribs.
13
The sauce for the ribs is not meant to be really thick, its more of a rich beefy sauce, if you prefer a thicker sauce add tiny amounts of cornstarch mixed with cold water to the strained sauce while bringing it to a boil.
14
Serve with mashed potatos, or if you prefer rice or pasta!

1458

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

129

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp olive oil for browning, 4 lb beef short ribs, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 carrorots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Tender 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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Tender Beef Short Ribs

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Variations & substitutions

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