Description
Beef short ribs are the epitome of comfort food, offering a melt-in-your-mouth experience with every tender bite. Slow-cooked in a rich sauce, these ribs are perfectly complemented by the sweetness of caramelized onions and the depth of red wine. Ideal for both family dinners and special occasions, this recipe guarantees to impress your guests while filling your home with an irresistible aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef short ribs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium sweet onions, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bold red wine
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear beef short ribs until browned on all sides (about 3 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant and golden brown (approximately 5 minutes).
- Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for about 3 minutes until reduced by half.
- Return short ribs to the pot, adding beef broth, thyme, rosemary, and brown sugar. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Cover the Dutch oven and braise in the preheated oven for about 2.5 hours or until ribs are fork-tender.
- Let rest briefly before serving with sauce spooned over each rib.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg