Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs are the ultimate comfort food, offering tender, fall-off-the-bone beef ribs slow-cooked in a rich red wine sauce. This hearty dish is perfect for chilly evenings or special gatherings, filling your home with an irresistible aroma. Serve alongside creamy mashed potatoes or fresh greens for a meal that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs beef short ribs
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced into thick rounds
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Season short ribs with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat and sear the ribs until browned on all sides (about 4 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in tomato paste; cook for another minute before adding red wine. Simmer for about five minutes.
- Return short ribs to the pot; add beef broth and thyme. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover tightly and braise in the oven for about three hours or until tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg