Best 11 Braised Short Ribs With Gravy Recipes

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Braised short ribs with gravy is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight meal. The rich, flavorful gravy and fall-off-the-bone tender short ribs are sure to please everyone at the table. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for braised short ribs with gravy, as well as provide tips on how to make the perfect dish. We will also discuss the different types of short ribs that can be used, the best cooking methods, and the essential ingredients needed to create a delicious and memorable braised short ribs with gravy.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS WITH RED EYE GRAVY



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Why go to a fancy restaurant for Braised Beef Short Ribs when you can make them at home? Beef short ribs are the perfect cut of meat to use the braising technique of cooking. Preparing them in a flavorful spiced tomato "red-eye" gravy, low and slow in the oven until they are fall-apart tender. Served over homemade egg noodles. Make sure to have a roll to get all of that sauce!

Provided by Michaela Kenkel

Categories     Beef

Time 11h30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

15 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
4 pounds bone in beef short ribs
Marinated beef short ribs
Salt & Pepper
2 cups all purpose flour
3 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1 stick butter (1/2 cup), divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (12 ounce) package carrot sticks (or baby carrots)
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (32 ounce) carton beef stock
1/2 cup strong black coffee
3/4 cup red wine
1 Tablespoon ground cumin seed
3 Bay leaves

Steps:

  • Add garlic, fresh basil leaves and olive oil to a gallon zippered bag. Add in beef short ribs. Seal and place in the fridge overnight to marinate.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Combine flour, paprika, and Cayenne pepper in a bowl.
  • Heat 4 Tablespoons of butter in a cast-iron Dutch oven on your stovetop over medium-high heat.
  • Remove ribs from the marinade, dredge in flour and place in hot butter. You will have to do these in batches so they all fit and are able to brown and crisp on all sides. Set browned ribs aside on a plate.
  • Add in the other 4 Tablespoons of butter, and the chopped onion to the drippings in the Dutch oven. Caramelize the onion in the drippings. (for about 5 minutes)
  • Add in the red wine, cook for about 5 minutes to reduce the alcohol.
  • Add in the cumin, carrots, and tomatoes.
  • Add in coffee and beef stock. Stir.
  • Place ribs back in the pot. Add in bay leaves.
  • Cover and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 3 hours.
  • Remove ribs and carrots. Using an emulsion blender, blend sauce.
  • Add ribs and carrots back into to keep warm until serving over homemade egg noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1688 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 428 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 117 grams fat, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 105 grams protein, SaturatedFat 52 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 650 milligrams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 6 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 63 grams unsaturated fat

BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH GRAVY



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This recipe can be finished in a slow cooker which makes it very helpful during those very busy days.-Susan Kinsella, East Falmouth, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 celery ribs, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth
5 cups reduced-sodium beef broth, divided
1 fresh rosemary sprig
1 fresh oregano sprig
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Sprinkle short ribs with 1/2 teaspoon pepper and salt. In an ovenproof Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown ribs in oil in batches. Remove meat and set aside. Add next five ingredients to drippings; cook until tender. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. , Return ribs to pan. Add 4 cups broth, rosemary, oregano, bay leaf and remaining pepper; bring to a boil. Bake, covered, until meat is tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Remove ribs to a serving platter and tent with foil. Discard herbs., Pour drippings and loosened browned bits from roasting pan into a measuring cup. Skim fat. Add enough remaining broth to drippings to measure 1 cup. In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in broth mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with ribs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 507mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH RED WINE GRAVY



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Categories     Beef     Braise     Beef Rib     Red Wine     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon (generous) ground allspice
12 3- to 4-inch-long meaty short ribs (about 5 1/2 pounds), top membrane trimmed
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 large onions, chopped
3 large carrots, peeled, chopped
3 large celery stalks, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
8 ounces plum tomatoes, chopped
3 small bay leaves
3 cups canned beef broth
2 cups dry red wine
Chopped celery leaves

Steps:

  • Stir flour and allspice in medium bowl to blend. Sprinkle short ribs all over with salt and pepper. Add 6 ribs to flour mixture and turn to coat. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add floured ribs; saut) until brown, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Repeat flouring and browning with remaining 6 ribs; reserve remaining flour-coating mixture. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pot. Add onions, carrots and celery stalks; saut) until vegetables begin to brown and are very tender, scraping bottom of pot often, about 30 minutes.
  • Add garlic, thyme and caraway seeds to pot; stir 1 minute. Mix in tomatoes and bay leaves. Return ribs and accumulated juices to pot, arranging ribs in single layer. Add broth and wine. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until meat is almost tender, about 1 hour.
  • Uncover pot. Simmer ribs 30 minutes, occasionally spooning fat from surface; reserve 2 tablespoons fat. Stir reserved flour-coating mixture and reserved 2 tablespoons fat in small bowl until smooth; mix paste into sauce around ribs. Simmer until meat is very tender and gravy thickens, about 45 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer short ribs and gravy to large bowl. Sprinkle with celery leaves.

SHERRY BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS



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Beef short ribs are pretty much foolproof, and as long as two things happen, you are in for some very fine eats. First, the beef must be really well browned - I'm talking deep, dark, crusty, and caramelized. The other key step is easier. To paraphrase an expression, 'stick a fork in them, they're done.' Just braise them until they're fork-tender. After browning properly, the only way to mess these up is to undercook them, so don't.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rib Recipes

Time 2h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 ½ pounds beef short ribs
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped
1 bay leaf
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup dry sherry
1 quart beef broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer crisped bacon with a slotted spoon to a Dutch oven. Retain bacon drippings in the skillet.
  • Generously season short ribs with salt and pepper.
  • Heat bacon drippings in the same skillet over high heat. Cook short ribs in hot bacon fat until browned and caramelized on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer ribs to the Dutch oven, reserving drippings in the skillet. Add thyme and bay leaf to the ribs mixture.
  • Reduce heat under the same skillet to medium. Cook and stir onion in the skillet until soft and golden, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Whisk flour into onion mixture and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour sherry into onion mixture; cook until thick and hot, about 2 minutes. Pour onion-sherry mixture into Dutch oven; add beef broth and salt to taste. Bring ribs mixture to a simmer and cover the Dutch oven with a lid.
  • Transfer Dutch oven to the preheated oven and cook until short ribs are fork tender, about 2 hours. Remove ribs to a serving dish, reserving sauce in the pot.
  • Set Dutch oven high heat and boil sauce until reduced and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Spoon reduced sauce over ribs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 86.5 mg, Fat 38.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 738.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

CROCKPOT BEEF SHORT RIBS WITH RICH GRAVY



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Found this on line submitted by kitchen sanctuary. com and when we made it had to agree with what she said: Fall-apart beef served with a rich and meaty red wine gravy. I used boneless beef ribs as that's what was available. We usually stay away from beef ribs as they can be tough, but these were fall apart tender.

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Meat

Time 8h20m

Yield 4 Beef Ribs, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon oil
4 meaty beef short ribs
1 onion, peeled and chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 cup red wine
2 3/4 cups beef stock
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1 teaspoon sugar
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch or 2 tablespoons cornflour
5 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • For Beef:.
  • Heat the oil on high in a large frying pan Place the short ribs in the pan and brown on all sides. This should take about 10 minutes. Add in the onion and cook for a further 2 minutes, whilst stirring.
  • Add in the garlic and heat through for a minute, then add in the red wine. Bring to a bubble and allow to simmer for 3 or 4 minutes, then add in the rest of the short rib ingredients. Bring to the boil, then transfer to the crockpot. Place the lid on and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • For Gravy:.
  • To make the gravy, ladle most of the cooking liquid out of the slow cooker and into a saucepan. Heat on a high heat. Mix the cornstarch and water, then slowly pour the mixture into the cooking liquid whilst whisking - until the gravy thickens. You may not need all of the cornstarch. You're looking for a nice gravy of a medium-thick consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.5, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 806.9, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 2.5

GARLIC BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH RED WINE



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If you weren't already sure about how easy and delicious braised short ribs can be, consider this classic and straightforward recipe an excellent gateway. The ultimate hands-off, do-ahead dinner, these are done on the stovetop in a large Dutch oven but can easily be adapted to a slow cooker if that's your thing. When purchasing the ribs, ask for the thickest, meatiest ones available as they tend to shrink quite a bit once braised.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     meat, soups and stews, main course

Time 4h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 pounds bone-in short ribs, at least 1 1/2 inches thick
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large heads garlic, halved crosswise
1 medium onion (about 10 ounces), chopped
4 ribs celery (about 8 ounces, chopped
2 medium carrots (about 6 ounces), chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups dry red wine (about half a bottle)
2 cups beef stock or bone broth (use beef bouillon dissolved in water if unavailable; chicken stock will work in a pinch), plus more as needed
4 sprigs thyme
1 cup parsley, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped chives
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 275 degrees. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season short ribs on all sides with salt and pepper. Working in batches, sear short ribs on all sides until deeply and evenly browned, 6 to 8 minutes per batch. Transfer browned short ribs to a large plate and continue with remaining ribs.
  • Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of remaining fat, leaving the good browned bits behind. Reduce heat to medium, and add garlic, cut side down and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion, celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and continue to cook until vegetables are softened but not yet browned, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir to coat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until tomato paste has started to caramelize a bit on the bottom and up the edges of the pot, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add red wine and, using a wooden spoon, scrape up any browned or caramelized bits. Let this simmer 2 to 3 minutes, just to take the edge off and reduce a bit. Stir in beef stock along with thyme. Using tongs, return short ribs to the pot, along with any juices that have accumulated, nestling them in there so that they are submerged (if they are just barely covered, nestle them bone side up so that all the meat is submerged, adding more beef stock or water as necessary to cover). Bring to a simmer, then cover and transfer to oven.
  • Cook, undisturbed, until short ribs are meltingly tender and falling off the bone (you should be able to shred the meat with a fork), 3½ to 4 hours.
  • Using tongs, remove the ribs from the pot, taking care (for presentation purposes, really) not to let the bone slip out and transfer them to a large plate. (While you could serve the short ribs right out of this pot, the vegetables have all given up their flavor and texture and aren't worth much now, so feel free to strain the sauce for easier eating.) Scatter parsley, chives and lemon zest over the top of the short ribs. Separate the fat from the sauce, season with salt and pepper and serve alongside.

BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS



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After not being able to find a recipe for beef short ribs on the internet, I thought I might share this one that I came across many years ago. I have received raves about my short ribs every time I have served them. Try them, I'm sure you will agree! Enjoy!

Provided by Jim Stearns

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rib Recipes

Time 2h55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup all-purpose flour for coating
2 teaspoons salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
4 pounds beef short ribs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup water
1 cup stewed tomatoes
1 clove garlic, minced
6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 onions, chopped
6 carrots, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the 1/2 cup flour, salt and ground black pepper. Roll the ribs in the seasoned flour.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil and brown the ribs well on all sides. Pour in 1 cup boiling water, tomatoes, and garlic. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, adding more water if necessary.
  • Place the potatoes, onions, and carrots in the pot. Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until all vegetables are tender. Remove the meat and vegetables to a serving platter.
  • In a separate small bowl, dissolve 1 1/2 tablespoons flour and 2 tablespoons water for every one cup liquid remaining in the pot. Add this to the pot and stir well until thickened. Pour over meat and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 889.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 137.9 mg, Fat 68.8 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 29 g, Sodium 645.7 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

SAVORY BEEF SHORT RIBS WITH GRAVY



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If you want a hearty meal that will satisfy and impress, you just can't go wrong with our tender beef short ribs, served with a wonderful gravy.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 3h32m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1 large onion (halved and sliced)
2 medium carrots (diced)
2 ribs celery (diced)
1 large clove garlic (minced)
2 cups dry red wine (such as a cabernet or pinot noir)
1 1/2 cups beef broth
4 to 5 pounds beef short ribs (bone-in)
Dash of salt and pepper
Several thyme sprigs or 1 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
For the Gravy:
5 tablespoons butter or skimmed fat from the broth
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 to 1 teaspoon gravy browning sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat oven to 300 F.
  • In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until browned. Add carrots and celery and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes longer. Remove vegetables to a plate and set aside.
  • Sprinkle short ribs with salt and pepper.
  • Add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil to pot and increase to medium-high.
  • Add short ribs and sear , turning, until browned on all sides. Remove short ribs and set aside.
  • Add red wine to the pot and bring to a boil. Boil for about 4 to 6 minutes, until reduced by about one-third. Add beef broth to the pot.
  • Arrange short ribs in broth and wine mixture and top with the cooked vegetables.
  • Add thyme sprigs.
  • Cover and move Dutch oven to oven. Cook for 3 hours, or until meat is very tender, almost falling off the bone.
  • Remove meat and vegetables to a platter with a slotted spoon; keep warm.
  • Skim fat from broth. Reserve fat if you will be using it to make gravy. You will have about 3 cups of broth.
  • In Dutch oven, heat 5 tablespoons of butter or skimmed fat over medium-low heat.
  • Add 1/3 cup of flour. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes.
  • Add broth mixture and cook, stirring, until thickened. If desired, stir in 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of gravy browning sauce, such as Gravy Master or Kitchen Bouquet, to darken gravy. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Serve short ribs with gravy and potatoes or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1061 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 303 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 74 g, SaturatedFat 34 g, Sodium 463 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 77 g, ServingSize serves 4 to 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BEEF SHORT RIBS WITH TANGY ONION GRAVY



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Beef short ribs are cooked to tender perfection and then a tangy sweet-sour gravy is made with the drippings and onions.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 to 4 pounds beef short ribs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
1/8 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
2 cups onions (sliced, divided)
1/2 cup beef stock (plus more for the gravy)
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons vinegar

Steps:

  • Trim the short ribs; remove excess visible fat.
  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven medium-high heat. Add the short ribs and sear, turning to brown all sides. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  • Add 1 cup sliced onions and 1/2 cup of beef stock.
  • Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Simmer the short ribs until meat is tender, about 2 to 3 hours. Check occasionally and add a little more water or stock if needed.
  • Transfer the short ribs to heated platter; keep hot.
  • Pour the pan juices into a 2-cup measure or fat separator. Skim off fat and return 2 tablespoons of the fat to the pan.
  • Add enough stock (or water) to the remaining juices to measure 2 cups. Set aside.
  • Cook and stir the sugar into the reserved fat and cook over medium heat until lightly browned. Add the remaining 1 cup of onions and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly, or until the onions are translucent and lightly browned. Stir the flour into the onions and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  • Add in reserved 2 cups of pan juices and the vinegar. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the gravy mixture is thick and bubbling.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve the gravy with the short ribs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1017 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 302 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 79 g, SaturatedFat 31 g, Sodium 463 mg, Sugar 10 g, Fat 71 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CONTEST-WINNING BRAISED SHORT RIBS



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I've been relying on this braised short ribs recipe ever since I bought my first slow cooker some 19 years ago. The fall-off-the-bone-tender entree is much appreciated on busy days. -Peggy Edwards, Heber City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium onions, sliced
1 cup beer or beef broth
1 garlic clove, minced
GRAVY:
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, paprika and mustard. Add ribs in batches and turn to coat. In a large skillet, brown ribs in oil; drain., Place onions in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add ribs. Top with beer and garlic. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove ribs and onions to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Combine flour and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with ribs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 547mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

DELICIOUS BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH RED WINE GRAVY AND VEGETABLES



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Since I make this without really measuring, I cannot really list the exact amounts that I use, the amounts stated are as close as it gets to what I use when I make this, as long as you do use a minimum of 2 cups red wine all other ingredients really don't have to be exact. I also use this to make shanks and pot roast. Since me family loves spicy, I always add in red pepper flakes, but that is optional. I serve this with hot cooked pasta. If you are making a pot roast with this recipe you will have to adjust the cooking time, coat the roast in seasoned flour and brown on all sides, then continue with the recipe as stated. The short ribs are cooked on top of the stove, but you also can cook it in the oven if desired. Add in some small fresh button mushrooms too!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Meat

Time 2h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon allspice
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
5 -6 lbs short rib of beef
6 tablespoons oil (more if needed)
2 large onions, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
3 -4 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 -3 celery ribs
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, well drained
3 cups beef broth
2 cups dry red wine (can use about 1/2 cup more wine)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl mix together the flour with allspice, seasoning salt and black pepper.
  • Coat the short ribs in the flour mixture to coat on all sides.
  • Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add in the ribs and brown on all sides (this should take about 6-7 minutes).
  • Transfer the ribs to a plate or bowl and reserve 2 tablespoons of the flour mix.
  • Add in more oil to the pot if needed.
  • Add in onions, carrots, celery and thyme; sauté for about 20-25 minutes, or until veggies begin to brown scraping the pot for any browned bits.
  • Add in the fresh garlic the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Return the ribs to the pot with any juices from the plate, arranging in a single layer if possible.
  • Add in tomatoes and bay leaves.
  • Add in broth, Worcestershire sauce and wine; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover pot and simmer for about 1 hour.
  • Uncover the pot, then simmer uncovered for about another 30 minutes, or until the meat is tender, skimming the accumulated fat from top occasionally.
  • If desired, mix the reserved 2 tablespoons of flour with a small amount of cold water to make a paste, and add to the simmering sauce the last 10 minutes of cooking to thicken.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2638, Fat 226.9, SaturatedFat 92.4, Cholesterol 430.9, Sodium 1093.1, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 10, Protein 88.1

Tips:

  • Choose the right short ribs: Look for short ribs that are well-marbled with fat, as this will help to keep them moist and flavorful during the braising process.
  • Brown the short ribs before braising: Browning the short ribs before braising helps to develop their flavor and color. Be sure to brown them in a hot pan so that they get a nice sear.
  • Use a flavorful braising liquid: The braising liquid is what will give the short ribs their flavor, so be sure to use a liquid that is packed with flavor. Some good options include beef broth, red wine, or Guinness beer.
  • Braise the short ribs for at least 2 hours: The longer you braise the short ribs, the more tender they will become. Be patient and let them cook for at least 2 hours, or even up to 4 hours for fall-off-the-bone tenderness.
  • Make a gravy from the braising liquid: Once the short ribs are done braising, you can make a delicious gravy from the braising liquid. Simply strain the liquid and then thicken it with a cornstarch slurry or a roux.

Conclusion:

Braised short ribs are a classic comfort food that is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little planning and effort, you can create a delicious and memorable dish that your family and friends will love.

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