Description
Sink your fork into these Easy Braised Short Ribs—an effortlessly elegant dinner that transforms simple ingredients into a deeply flavorful, fall-apart tender dish. Perfect for cozy nights, special occasions, or a make-ahead meal that tastes even better the next day. Whether you’re craving a hearty dinner idea or searching for an easy recipe that brings bold flavor to your table, these short ribs check all the boxes. Serve over mashed potatoes, polenta, or crusty bread for the ultimate comfort food experience.
Ingredients
3 lbs beef short ribs (bone-in)
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup red wine
2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Season the short ribs generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the short ribs on all sides until browned. Set aside.
2. In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in red wine and deglaze the pan, scraping up the browned bits. Let the wine reduce by half (about 8–10 minutes).
4. Return short ribs to the pot. Add beef broth to mostly submerge the meat. Add thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
5. Cover and transfer to oven. Braise for 2.5 to 3 hours until the meat is fall-apart tender.
6. Remove pot from oven and let rest 10–15 minutes. Skim off excess fat, discard herbs, and serve with your choice of side.
Notes
Use bone-in short ribs for the richest flavor and best texture.
This dish is perfect to make ahead—it tastes even better the next day.
Deglazing the pan with wine is essential to maximize depth of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg