Description
Braised Short Ribs with Mashed Potatoes is the ultimate comfort food that warms both heart and soul. Tender, fall-off-the-bone short ribs are slowly braised in a savory sauce infused with aromatic herbs, creating a rich flavor profile that perfectly complements creamy mashed potatoes. This dish not only delights the palate but also brings friends and family together around the dinner table, making every meal a memorable occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in beef short ribs (about 3 lbs)
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Fresh thyme and rosemary for seasoning (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a large Dutch oven, sear short ribs on medium-high heat until browned (about 3 minutes per side). Remove ribs and set aside.
- Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic in the same pot until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Deglaze with red wine, scraping up browned bits; let simmer until reduced by half.
- Return short ribs to the pot along with beef broth, carrots, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Cover and braise in the oven for about 3 hours until tender.
- Boil cubed potatoes until soft (15-20 minutes), then drain and mash with butter and cream until smooth.
- Serve short ribs over a generous scoop of mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 short rib with ½ cup mashed potatoes
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg