Description
Savory Braised Short Ribs Ragu for the Ultimate Comfort Meal
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds bone-in short ribs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 leaves bay leaves
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1 cube bouillon
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Begin by generously seasoning your short ribs with salt and pepper. Let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- For an added depth of flavor, consider marinating the short ribs in soy sauce for 2 hours to overnight.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the short ribs until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- In the same pot, toss in the onion and garlic, stirring until fragrant. Add the carrots and celery, sautéing for 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and let it cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the dry red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to release caramelized bits.
- Add crushed tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, and bouillon. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the seared short ribs to the pot, cover it, and transfer to a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C). Cook for about 2.5 hours.
- Once cooked, skim off excess fat from the sauce. Shred the beef and stir it back into the sauce.
- Plate this dish over pasta, mashed potatoes, or polenta, garnishing with fresh parsley and parmesan.
Notes
- Use high-quality olive oil for better taste.
- Shallots can substitute for onion.
- Fresh garlic adds aromatic richness.
- Parsnips can replace carrots.
- Green bell pepper can substitute for celery.
- Vegetable broth is a lighter option.
- Skip Worcestershire sauce if avoiding.
- Consider using fresh herbs for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg