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Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
These braised short ribs always hit the spot for a savory, ultra-comforting dinner. Bonus - they're super easy to make!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 687 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 slices Bacon
- 5 pounds beef short rib
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 medium yellow onions chopped
- 3 medium carrots chopped
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups red wine
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 2 rosemary sprig
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Let the short ribs come to room temperature. Pat the short ribs dry with a paper towel, then season all sides with the salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Slice the bacon into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces. Heat a large pot on medium-low heat and add the bacon. Cook, stirring frequently, until the bacon is crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a bowl, and leave the grease in the pot.
- Increase the heat to medium-high, then add the short ribs and cook each side for 1 to 2 minutes, until browned all over. Transfer the short ribs to a plate and set aside.
- Add the onions and carrots to the pot and cook in the remaining bacon grease for 3 to 4 minutes or until the vegetables become softened.
- Add the garlic and tomato paste and stir together for another minute.
- Add the red wine and simmer for 5 minutes, to reduce the wine by about half.
- Place the ribs back in the pot. Add the beef broth, crispy bacon, and herbs. Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook for 2 to 2 ½ hours, until the meat is very tender and falling apart. If it's not falling apart, cook them a bit longer.
- Remove the pot from the heat, use tongs to remove the sprigs of herbs, and skim off any fat that has accumulated on the surface.
- Enjoy the short ribs over a plate of mashed potatoes (more serving ideas listed above) with a spoonful of sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
687kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
58g
(116%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
177mg
(59%)
Sodium
3316mg
(138%)
Potassium
1459mg
(42%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
5419IU
(108%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 687
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 687kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 58g | 116% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 177mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 3316mg | 138% |
| Potassium | 1459mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 5419IU | 108% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.