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Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs for Cozy Comfort Evenings

Experience rich and tender Red Wine Braised Short Ribs, perfect for a cozy family dinner or to impress friends.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 6 ribs
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ribs
  • 3-4 pounds Bone-in Short Ribs 8-10 pieces, substitute with boneless short ribs or chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Used for browning the meat, enhance flavor
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
For the Vegetables
  • 1 large Onion Diced
  • 2 stalks Celery Diced, can be omitted
  • 2 Carrots Diced, substitute with parsnips
  • 3 cloves Garlic Crushed
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Can substitute with crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups Cabernet Sauvignon Substitute with beef broth for non-alcoholic option
  • 3 cups Beef Broth Can use vegetable broth for vegetarian alternative
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 spring Thyme Use dried thyme as substitute
  • 1 spring Oregano Can substitute with dried oregano

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Rinse and pat dry the bone-in short ribs, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a Dutch oven, brown the ribs in olive oil on all sides for about 5-6 minutes.
  4. Sauté the diced onion in the same pot for 8-10 minutes until translucent.
  5. Stir in diced celery and carrots, cooking for 3-5 minutes.
  6. Add crushed garlic and tomato paste, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
  7. Pour in Cabernet Sauvignon and deglaze, then simmer until wine reduces by half.
  8. Stir in beef broth and add the browned ribs, bay leaves, thyme, and oregano.
  9. Cover and braise in the oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
  10. Remove ribs, strain the sauce if preferred, and simmer until thickened.
  11. Serve the ribs over mashed potatoes with sauce drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ribsCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding mushrooms or swapping the wine for broth based on your preference.

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