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Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs

Heavenly 3-Hour Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs Recipe

  • Author: Judy Wilson
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Braising
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Tender short ribs braised in red wine until fall-off-the-bone delicious.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 lbs beef short ribs
  • 2 cups red wine
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Season ribs with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat oil in a Dutch oven. Brown ribs on all sides. Remove.
  4. Add onion, carrots, celery. Cook until soft.
  5. Add garlic, tomato paste. Cook 1 minute.
  6. Pour in wine. Simmer until reduced by half.
  7. Return ribs to pot. Add broth, thyme, bay leaf.
  8. Cover and braise in oven for 3 hours.
  9. Remove ribs. Skim fat from sauce.
  10. Serve ribs with sauce.

Notes

  • Use dry red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon.
  • Can be made a day ahead for better flavor.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes or polenta.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 rib with sauce
  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 48g
  • Cholesterol: 145mg

Keywords: red wine short ribs, braised beef, comfort food