Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
These Red Wine Braised Short Ribs are slow-cooked in a Dutch oven until the beef is incredibly tender and falling off the bone. The ribs cook in a rich red wine and beef broth sauce with onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and herbs for lots of delicious flavor. This comforting Dutch oven short ribs recipe is perfect for a hearty family dinner.
Servings: 8
Calories: 319kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs about 8-10 pieces
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 2 carrots diced
- 3 garlic cloves smashed
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups Cabernet Sauvignon or other red wine
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1 sprig oregano
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Rinse the short ribs, pat them dry, and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in two batches, brown the short ribs for 5-6 minutes per side, then transfer them to a plate.
- Add the diced onion to the Dutch oven and cook for 8-10 minutes, until softened and translucent.
- Add the celery and carrots and cook for 3-5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook for a few more minutes.
- Pour in the red wine and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the wine has reduced by about half.
- Pour in the beef broth and stir. Return the short ribs to the Dutch oven and add the bay leaves, thyme, and oregano.
- Cover the Dutch oven with the lid and place it in the preheated oven. Cook for 2 1/2-3 hours, or until the short ribs are very tender.
- Remove the short ribs from the Dutch oven and place them on a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.
- Strain the cooking liquid and discard the vegetables. Return the liquid to the Dutch oven and simmer on the stovetop until the sauce thickens.
- Spoon the red wine sauce over the tender short ribs and serve.
Notes
- Check the ribs after 2 hours for tenderness.
- If the sauce is thin, thicken it with the cornstarch mixture.
Nutrition
Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 459mg | Potassium: 611mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2623IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 3mg