Description
Beef short ribs are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings with family or friends. These succulent ribs are slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in tender meat that falls off the bone. Paired with a rich sauce and aromatic herbs, this dish will elevate any gathering, leaving everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs beef short ribs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 yellow onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup Cabernet Sauvignon (or any good-quality red wine)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp browning sauce or soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Pat beef short ribs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, sear the ribs on all sides until browned (about 3-4 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in red wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to release flavorful bits; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves; return ribs to the pot.
- Bring to a gentle boil, cover, and transfer to the oven; braise for 2-3 hours until fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (170g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg