Best 12 Oven Braised Short Ribs With Fennel Recipes

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Are you ready to tantalize your taste buds with fall-off-the-bone tender short ribs braised in a flavorful symphony of fennel, herbs, and rich beef broth? This comforting dish is not only incredibly delicious but surprisingly simple to prepare. While the short ribs slowly braise in the oven, your home will be filled with an enticing aroma that will have everyone eagerly awaiting dinner. Whether you serve it as a cozy family meal or an impressive dish for a special occasion, this oven-braised short ribs with fennel recipe is sure to become a beloved favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BRAISED SHORT RIBS



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 bone-in short ribs (about 5 3/4 pounds)
Kosher salt
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 large Spanish onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 carrots, peeled, cut in 1/2 lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 1/2 cups tomato paste
2 to 3 cups hearty red wine
2 cups water
1 bunch fresh thyme, tied with kitchen string
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Season each short rib generously with salt. Coat a pot large enough to accommodate all the meat and vegetables with olive oil and bring to a high heat. Add the short ribs to the pan and brown very well, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Do not overcrowd pan. Cook in batches, if necessary.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • While the short ribs are browning, puree all the vegetables and garlic in the food processor until it forms a coarse paste. When the short ribs are very brown on all sides, remove them from the pan. Drain the fat, coat the bottom of same pan with fresh oil and add the pureed vegetables. Season the vegetables generously with salt and brown until they are very dark and a crud has formed on the bottom of the pan, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Scrape the crud and let it reform. Scrape the crud again and add the tomato paste. Brown the tomato paste for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the wine and scrape the bottom of the pan. Lower the heat if things start to burn. Reduce the mixture by half.
  • Return the short ribs to the pan and add 2 cups water or until the water has just about covered the meat. Add the thyme bundle and bay leaves. Cover the pan and place in the preheated oven for 3 hours. Check periodically during the cooking process and add more water, if needed. Turn the ribs over halfway through the cooking time. Remove the lid during the last 20 minutes of cooking to let things get nice and brown and to let the sauce reduce. When done the meat should be very tender but not falling apart. Serve with the braising liquid.

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

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.

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

LUSCIOUS OVEN-BRAISED SHORT RIBS



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Short ribs get a lot of their flavor from their fat; as the meat cooks, the fat melts away and infuses the sauce, making it rich, smooth, and absolutely delicious.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 onion, finely sliced
4 garlic cloves, smashed
1 leek, cleaned and finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
4 sprigs of fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup red wine
1/2 cup soy sauce or tamari
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 1/2 pounds short ribs
2 to 3 Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut in quarters (optional)
1 stalk celery, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients except the meat and potatoes in a 9- x 15-inch roasting pan. Add the ribs and rub all over with the marinade. The meat should fit comfortably in a single layer in the pan. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours or up to overnight. Occasionally turn the meat over in the marinade. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to cooking.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Braise the short ribs for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, reducing the heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit after an hour. Turn the ribs over. Add the potatoes in the last 40 minutes of cooking. Add water to the pan if too much liquid evaporates. You want to end up with glistening ribs in a reduced glaze.

OVEN-BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS



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Fall-off-the-bone tender, these short ribs get intense flavor from vegetables and fragrant herbs.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 1/2 to 4 lb. beef short ribs, trimmed of fat
1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 cup Zinfandel wine or cranberry juice
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
2 cups fresh baby carrots
1 medium onion, halved, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add short ribs; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until browned on all sides.
  • In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, combine tomatoes, broth, wine, flour, chili sauce, thyme, marjoram, salt and garlic-pepper blend; mix well. Add browned ribs, carrots and onion; stir gently to mix. (Baking dish will be full.) Cover with foil.
  • Bake covered at 325°F. for 2 hours.
  • Uncover baking dish, bake an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until ribs are tender and liquid is slightly thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 8 g

BRAISED SPARERIBS WITH FENNEL



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 rack spareribs, cut into ribs
Kosher salt
1 large onion, cut into large dice
1 fennel bulb, cut into large dice
6 garlic cloves
2 cups dry white wine
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, toasted and ground
1 bundle thyme
Pinch crushed red pepper
2 cups chicken stock
Herb Spaetzle, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Kosher salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup mixed chopped herbs (parsley, chives, marjoram, oregano or dill are great)
Extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Coat a Dutch oven with olive oil and bring to a high heat. Season the ribs with salt and brown in the hot oil. Remove from the pan and discard the excess oil.
  • While the ribs are browning, puree the onion, fennel and garlic in the food processor to a coarse paste. After the ribs are browned and pan has been purged of excess oil, add the pureed vegetables and brown.
  • Return the ribs to the pan and add the white wine, bay leaves, fennel seed, thyme and crushed red pepper flakes. Reduce the wine by half. Add the chicken stock, cover and place in the preheated oven. Cook the ribs for 2 hours or until they are very soft and almost falling off the bone. Check the ribs periodically to make sure everything is moving along nicely and to make sure the liquid hasn't reduced too much.
  • Serve the spareribs over the Herb Spaetzle.
  • What a rib!
  • Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil over medium heat.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the eggs and milk until they are a homogeneous mixture.
  • In a large bowl, add flour and make a hole in the flour. Add a pinch of salt and using a fork, gradually combine the milk/egg mixture with the flour. Mix until they are just combined. Stir in 1/4 cup of the herbs.
  • Place the batter in a colander over the boiling water. Using a rubber spatula or a spaetzle maker, push the batter through a colander into the boiling water. Boil the spaetzle for 2 to 3 minutes or until firm. Drain the spaetzle and place in a medium bowl. Add some olive oil and the remaining 1/4 cup of herbs. Toss to coat evenly and serve immediately.
  • What cuties!

BRAISED SHORT RIBS IN THE OVEN RECIPE



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Oven braising makes beef short ribs melt-in-your-mouth tender. Follow these steps for an easy, family-pleasing dinner.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cooking oil (e.g., high-heat safflower, canola, grapeseed)
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups low-sodium beef broth (or more, as needed)
1 cup dry red wine (or more beef broth)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 2 sprigs of rosemary)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350 F. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels. Season generously all over with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy-duty pot on medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the ribs, in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pan, and sear on all sides until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove the ribs to a plate as they become brown. Add the onion and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until just fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Return the ribs to the pot along with any accumulated juices from the plate. Add the beef broth, wine, Worcestershire, and thyme sprigs. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • Cover, transfer to the oven, and continue to cook, undisturbed until the meat is very tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Check the meat after 2 hours. If there is too much liquid, return to the oven and continue to cook uncovered, until the meat is fork-tender. If most of the liquid has evaporated, add 1 to 1 1/2 cups of boiling beef broth or a combination of broth and red wine, return to the oven and continue to cook, uncovered until the meat is fork-tender.
  • Transfer the ribs to a large serving bowl. Pour the broth into a gravy separator. Discard the excess fat. Adjust the seasoning of the remaining liquid with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour the liquid over the short ribs, garnish with fresh thyme leaves, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 785 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 227 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 59 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Sodium 540 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 56 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

OVEN-BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH FENNEL



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Potato     Braise

Yield 4-6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3½ to 4 pounds meaty bone-in short ribs
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup diced yellow onion
½ cup diced celery
½ cup diced carrot
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
2 cups hearty red wine
2 bay leaves
1 (28-ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes with juices
1.5 lb peeled baking potatoes, cut into about 2 inch chunks
Combine 1 1/2 tsp of salt and ½ teaspoon of black pepper. Rub over all the surfaces of the short ribs.
Heat a large (7- to 8-quart) enameled cast-iron or other nonreactive Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil. When hot, add the ribs, being careful not to crowd them or they won't brown properly. (If the ribs don't all fit in the Dutch oven, brown them in two batches, or use a heavy skillet to brown any remaining ribs at the same time.) Cook, adjusting the heat between medium and medium-high to maintain a steady sizzle without getting the pan too hot and turning with tongs as needed, for about 3 minutes per side, or until browned. As the ribs are browned, transfer them to a large bowl.
When all the ribs are browned, spoon off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the pot. Add the onion, celery, and carrot, and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, for about 8 minutes, or until golden. Meanwhile crush the garlic and fennel seeds together with a mortar and pestle or with a large chef's knife. Add to the vegetables and cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

Steps:

  • 4. If necessary, rearrange the oven racks to accommodate the large size of the pan. Preheat the oven to 325°F. 5. Add the wine and bay leaves to the Dutch oven and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, or until reduced by half. Stir in the tomatoes and again bring to a boil, breaking up the tomatoes with the side of a large metal spoon. Add the browned ribs and any juices that accumulated in the bowl. Turn the ribs to coat them evenly with the tomato mixture. 6. Cover and braise in the lower half of the oven for 1 1/2 hour. Add the potatoes and continue to braise for 1 hour, until the meat is pulling away from the bones. 7. Use a slotted spoon or spatula and tongs to lift the ribs from the pan to a platter. Discard any loose bones. Remove fat and connective tissue. 8. Pour the remaining contents of the Dutch oven through a strainer set over a large bowl. Discard the bay leaves and then spoon the strained vegetables onto the ribs. Cover the platter with aluminum foil and keep warm in the turned-off oven. 9. Use a large metal spoon to spoon off and discard the fat that comes to the top of the bowl and then pour the juices into a small saucepan, or pour the juices into a fat separator and then pour the defatted juices into a small saucepan. Alternatively, chill the strained juices for several hours or overnight and lift off the fat that solidifies on top with a skimmer. Refrigerate the ribs and vegetables, tightly covered, and then return them to the Dutch oven with the defatted juices and slowly reheat over low heat. 10. Reheat the juices to a simmer, taste, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Pour the juices over the short ribs and vegetables and serve hot.

EINTOPF (BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH FENNEL, SQUASH AND SWEET POTATO)



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There are as many versions of eintopf, a hearty German stew, as there are people who love it. A traditional eintopf may include bratwurst and sauerkraut, but it's how it is cooked that's important (eintopf translates to "one pot"). This particular recipe, made with bone-in short ribs, is braised until the meat melts off the bone. Fennel - fresh bulb and dried seeds - stars in the braise, while the fronds are sliced for garnishing. Every bite of this stew bursts with flavor, and, as is the case with so many one-pot meals, this dish will only improve with time as all the ingredients sit and mingle. Serve this hot off the stove, with some warm crusty bread for dipping. If you plan to save it for later, reserve the fresh greens for stirring in right before serving.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Time 4h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 pounds meaty, bone-in short ribs, cut into single-bone portions
Salt
1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as grapeseed, canola or vegetable oil
1 small fennel bulb, trimmed and chopped (about 2 1/4 cups), top with fronds separated from bulb and thinly sliced
6 shallots, peeled and halved lengthwise
6 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
4 cups chicken stock
1 white sweet potato, such as Japanese sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces, or use an orange sweet potato (2 loose cups)
1/2 small butternut squash (about 1 pound 3 ounces), seeds removed, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, scrubbed and grated
4 cups torn or cut fresh greens, such as kale, mature spinach, mustard greens or dandelion greens
Warm crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Season the short ribs with a sprinkle of salt on all sides. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven set over medium-high. Working in batches if necessary, brown the tops and sides of short ribs, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a large plate and repeat the browning process with the remaining ribs.
  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the pot. Add the chopped fennel bulb, (reserve the top and fronds for garnish), shallots and garlic to the pot, season with salt, and toss to coat in the pan drippings. Sauté over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until softened, 3 minutes. Add the fennel seeds and turmeric, and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and break apart the whole pieces with a wooden spoon or other cooking utensil. Cook until the tomato juices are thickened, about 6 minutes. Return the browned short ribs, bone side up, to the pot along with any drippings from the plate. Pour in the chicken stock and bring up to a simmer. Cover and transfer pot to the oven. Braise until the meat is tender, but not falling off the bone, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 375 degrees. Transfer the cooked short ribs to a plate. Using a colander or sieve set over a bowl, drain out the vegetable solids from the pot and discard, reserving the liquid broth. Skim off and discard as much oil as you can from the surface of the liquid using a spoon or a ladle. (You should have about 3 to 4 cups of broth.) Return the broth to the pot, add the potato and squash, and pour in the coconut milk. Season to taste with salt and the 1 teaspoon black pepper. Add the ginger and return the short ribs to the pot, nestling the pieces between the vegetables so that the meat is mostly submerged in the liquid. Return the pot to the oven and braise uncovered until the potato and squash are tender, the meat is falling off the bone, and the liquid is slightly reduced, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
  • On the stovetop but off heat, stir in the greens: The heat from the stew should gently wilt the leaves. Top with the thinly sliced fennel top and fronds. Serve hot in bowls with warm crusty bread for dipping.

BRAISED SHORT RIB OF BEEF



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Chef-owner Shawn McClain of Custom House restaurant in Chicago created this recipe for Epicurious's [Wine.Dine.Donate](/features/winedinedonate) program.

Provided by Shawn McClain

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

10 (6-inch) beef short ribs (about 9 pounds total)
8 cups red wine
1 bunch fresh thyme
1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 fresh bay leaves or 1 dried
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1 tablespoon mustard seed
1 head garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons kosher salt
3/4 cup olive oil
3 cups onions, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 medium onions)
2 1/2 cups carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 6 medium carrots)
2 1/2 cups celery, leaves removed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 6 celery ribs)
1/2 pound white mushrooms, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
6 cups veal stock or low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup carrots, peeled and diced (about 2 medium carrots)
1 cup celery, leaves removed and diced (about 2 celery ribs)
2 tablespoons fresh horseradish, grated

Steps:

  • In resealable, 2-gallon plastic bag, place short ribs. Add wine, thyme, parsley, bay leaves, 1 tablespoon pepper, fennel seed, mustard seed, and garlic. Place bag in large bowl and marinate in refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours.
  • Remove ribs from marinade and drain, reserving liquid. Pat ribs dry and sprinkle with kosher salt and remaining 2 teaspoons pepper.
  • Put rack in middle position in oven and preheat to 325°F.
  • In heavy, 12-inch skillet over moderately high heat, heat 1/4 cup oil just until smoking. Working in 3 batches (wipe pan clean and add 1/4 cup oil between batches), sear ribs, turning with tongs, until well-browned on all sides, about 8 minutes total. Transfer ribs, bone side up and in 1 layer, to a 3- to 4-inch deep roasting pan and set aside. Do not clean skillet.
  • Add onions, carrots, celery, and mushrooms to skillet. Over moderately high heat, sauté until onions start to soften, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer vegetables to wide, 6-quart sauce pot, making sure to scrape up any brown bits from bottom and sides of skillet. Add reserved marinade and reduce until pan is almost dry, about 1 hour. Add stock and bring to boil. Pour stock mixture over ribs and cover with foil. Transfer to oven and braise until meat is tender and falling off bone, about 2 1/2 hours. Let cool slightly.
  • When ribs are cool enough to handle, remove any excess fat and discard bones. Transfer beef, reserving liquid, to bowl and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Strain cooking liquid through fine-mesh sieve and into medium saucepan, pressing on solids. Discard solids and skim fat. Add carrots and celery and bring to a boil. Continue cooking until reduced to about 2 1/2 cups, about 25 minutes. To serve, spoon braising liquid over sauce, making sure to include carrots and celery, and finish with horseradish.

Tips

  • To ensure tender and flavorful short ribs, choose high-quality beef short ribs with good marbling. Look for ribs that are evenly thick and free from excessive bone or fat.
  • Before braising, season the short ribs generously with salt and pepper. This will help enhance their flavor and create a delicious crust.
  • Sear the short ribs in a hot skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat to caramelize the outside and develop rich flavors.
  • Choose a flavorful liquid for braising, such as beef broth, red wine, or a combination of both. Add aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions to enhance the broth's flavor.
  • Cover the short ribs with the braising liquid and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the ribs braise for at least 2-3 hours, or until fall-off-the-bone tender.
  • To create a rich and flavorful sauce, strain the braising liquid and reduce it in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. You can also add cornstarch or flour to help thicken the sauce, if desired.
  • Serve the short ribs with the reduced sauce, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or your favorite side dishes.

Conclusion

Oven-braised short ribs are an incredibly flavorful and tender dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy dinner at home. By following these tips and the detailed recipe provided in the article, you can create a dish that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your oven, and get ready to experience the ultimate comfort food - oven-braised short ribs with fennel.

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