Description
Beef short ribs are a comforting, gourmet dish that brings warmth to any gathering. This recipe features succulent meat slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, savory sauce, making it a showstopper for cozy dinners or special occasions. With tender beef, aromatic vegetables, and a hint of red wine, every bite is an unforgettable flavor experience that will leave your guests asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef short ribs
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 large carrots, cut into thick chunks
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping onions and garlic, slicing carrots, and trimming excess fat from the short ribs.
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear each rib until browned on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side), then remove from the pot.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in red wine and scrape up any brown bits; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Return ribs to the pot along with broth, carrots, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat.
- Cover tightly and simmer on low for 2-3 hours or until meat is fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg