I get more “WOW” comments from people enjoying these Braised Short Ribs than almost any other recipe! The best part about them is how EASY they are to make, cooked in just one pot with carrots and fresh herbs.
This is the perfect meal for Sunday dinner, a special occasion, or when having company over and you don’t want to slave away in the kitchen. Other easy, gourmet meals I love include Lemon Chicken Piccata and Panang Curry.
I’m so excited to share this easy shorts ribs recipe with you guys. I know that cooking this type of meat can be intimidating for many people, but I’m here to teach you just how easy it is! Take these Slow Cooker Ribs, for example. They take just a few minutes to prepare, they are completely fool-proof and they taste better than a restaurant!
Braised Short Ribs
Tender cooked ribs in a delicious, rich sauce, served over creamy mashed potatoes. All cooked in just one pot!
Prep: 20min
Total: 180min
Serving Size: 4 people
Nutrition Facts: calories 217 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Sodium 371 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, servingSize 4 people, unSaturated Fat 9 g
Ingredients:
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion (, diced)
- 3 carrots (, chopped)
- 8 whole beef short ribs
- salt and pepper (, to taste)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dry red wine ((such as Cote du Rhone or Pinot Noir))
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large dutch oven or oven safe pot with a lid, heat one tablespoon of oil over medium high heat. Add onion and carrots and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Remove veggies to a plate.
- Season the ribs with salt and pepper and coat on all sides with flour. Add 2 more tablespoons of oil to the pot and turn heat to high. Add ribs and brown on all sides, about 45 seconds per side. Remove to a plate.
- Add the wine to deglaze the pan. Scrape the bottom of the pan to release any browned bites of flavor. Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes.
- Add beef broth, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir in tomato paste. Taste broth and add additional seasonings, if needed.
- Add ribs, veggies, and (whole) sprigs of thyme and rosemary to the pot.
- Cover with the lid and place into the oven. Cook at 350 degrees for 2 hours, then reduce heat to 325 degrees and cook for an additional 30 to 45 minutes. Ribs should be very tender, nearly falling off the bone.
- Remove the pan from oven and allow rest for 20 minutes, with the lid on, before serving. Skim off any fat that has risen to the top of the liquid, before serving.
- Serve ribs over mashed potatoes with a spoonful of gravy from the pot.
- Store leftover short ribs in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days depending on the freshness of your ingredients.
Slow Cooking Beef Short Ribs | Gordon Ramsay
FAQ
Do short ribs get more tender the longer you cook them?
How do you make short ribs tender?
What is short rib best for?
What is the 3 2 1 method for beef short ribs?
- 3 hours of smoking the ribs directly on the pellet grill.
- 2 hours wrapped in foil, still cooking on the grill.
- 1 hour of cooking, unwrapped and slathered in barbecue sauce.