Description
Braised short ribs are the ultimate comfort food, slow-cooked to achieve melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Each bite reveals rich, savory flavors from a luscious sauce infused with aromatic herbs and spices. This dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or elegant gatherings, promising to impress everyone at the table without requiring extensive cooking skills.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef short ribs
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Season short ribs with salt and pepper.
- In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear short ribs until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until soft and fragrant.
- Deglaze with red wine, scraping up any bits from the bottom. Allow it to boil for 2 minutes.
- Add beef broth and thyme; stir well before returning the ribs to the pot.
- Cover and braise in the oven for approximately 3 hours or until fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg