Beef Short Ribs Recipe: A Comforting Classic
Indulge in the rich flavors of tender beef short ribs simmered in a savory sauce. This recipe transforms a simple meal into a culinary delight, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home. With melt-in-your-mouth meat and a deliciously aromatic sauce, these short ribs are bound to impress your guests and warm your heart.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs bone-in beef short ribs
- 2 medium sweet onions, chopped
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary (or ½ tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp sugar or honey
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping onions and mincing garlic.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, sear each beef short rib until browned on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in red wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up brown bits.
- Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and sugar or honey; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover tightly and cook on low heat for 2-3 hours until the ribs are fork-tender.
- Serve hot over creamy mashed potatoes or buttery polenta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (200g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg