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Classic Braised Beef Short Ribs

Beef Short Ribs are braised in the oven until they reach fall-off-the-bone deliciousness.  This simple dish is a classic that is full of comfort food flavor.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 682 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds beef short ribs about 8 ribs, boneless or bone-in
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced white onion (or 1 teaspoon onion powder)
  • 3 cloves minced garlic  (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 prig fresh Rosemary

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Season all sides of the short ribs with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a heavy, oven-safe pot (with lid, for later use) over high heat. Add in olive oil and allow to heat briefly. Sear short ribs in olive oil, about 1 minute per side, to render fat. Remove from pot and set aside.
  3. Add in onion and saute 3 to 5 minutes, until softened. Add in garlic and saute 1 minute more.
  4. Pour in beef broth, red wine (if using) and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer. Return short ribs to pan. Place a rosemary sprig on top.
  5. Cover with lid and transfer to preheated oven to braise for about 2.5 hours, until meat is tender and easily shredded with a fork. Be sure the lid is sitting properly to avoid having your liquids evaporate through steam escaping the pot.
  6. Discard rosemary and serve hot with additional salt and pepper, to taste.

Notes

  • If using onion and garlic powders in place of fresh onion and garlic, simply add the seasoning to the short ribs once they are seared and proceed with adding liquids to the pan, slow cooker, or electric pressure cooker.
  • If using onion and garlic powders in place of fresh onion and garlic, simply add the seasoning to the short ribs once they are seared and proceed with adding liquids to the pan, slow cooker, or electric pressure cooker.
  • Don't have an oven-safe pot? You can let it simmer, covered , in a regular pot on the stove for 2.5 hours.
  • Don't want to use red wine? Simply replace the red wine with an additional 1 cup of beef broth. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 2ribs Calories 682kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 63g (126%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 195mg (65%) Sodium 813mg (34%) Potassium 1302mg (37%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 2.1mg (2%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 7.8mg (43%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 682

% Daily Value*

Serving 2ribs
Calories 682kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 63g 126%
Fat 44g 68%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 195mg 65%
Sodium 813mg 34%
Potassium 1302mg 28%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 7.8mg 43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.