Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine Reduction

DifficultyIntermediate

Fall-off-the-bone tender beef short ribs, slowly braised in a rich red wine sauce with aromatics and herbs. Served with creamy mashed potatoes and roasted root vegetables, this dish is pure comfort meets elegance.

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Yields4 Servings
Prep Time25 minsCook Time3 hrsTotal Time3 hrs 25 mins
For the Short Ribs
 1 ½ kg beef short ribs, bone-in
 Salt and black pepper
 2 tbsp olive oil
 1 large onion, chopped
 2 carrots, chopped
 2 celery stalks, chopped
 4 cloves garlic, smashed
 2 tbsp tomato paste
 2 cups red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot work well)
 2 cups beef stock
 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
 3 sprigs fresh thyme
 2 bay leaves
For Serving
 Creamy mashed potatoes or parsnip purée
 Roasted root vegetables (carrots, parsnips, turnips)
 Chopped parsley or microgreens for garnish
Sear the Ribs
1
  1. Pat ribs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.

  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

  3. Sear ribs on all sides until deeply browned (about 2–3 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.

Build the Braise
2
  1. In the same pot, sauté onion, carrot, and celery until softened (about 5–7 minutes).

  2. Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cooking another 2 minutes.

  3. Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping the bottom to loosen browned bits.

  4. Add beef stock, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, and seared ribs back into the pot.

Braise
3
  1. Bring to a simmer, then cover with a lid and transfer to a preheated oven at 325°F (165°C).

  2. Braise for 2.5–3 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender and nearly falling off the bone.

Reduce the Sauce
4
  1. Remove the ribs and strain the sauce.

  2. Skim fat if needed and simmer the liquid on the stove until thickened into a rich glaze.

Serve
5
  1. Plate with mashed potatoes and vegetables.

  2. Spoon the sauce generously over the ribs.

  3. Garnish with chopped parsley or microgreens.

Wine Pairing
6

Serve with a bold red like a Syrah, Zinfandel, or Bordeaux to complement the richness of the dish.

Ingredients

For the Short Ribs
 1 ½ kg beef short ribs, bone-in
 Salt and black pepper
 2 tbsp olive oil
 1 large onion, chopped
 2 carrots, chopped
 2 celery stalks, chopped
 4 cloves garlic, smashed
 2 tbsp tomato paste
 2 cups red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot work well)
 2 cups beef stock
 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
 3 sprigs fresh thyme
 2 bay leaves
For Serving
 Creamy mashed potatoes or parsnip purée
 Roasted root vegetables (carrots, parsnips, turnips)
 Chopped parsley or microgreens for garnish
Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine Reduction
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