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A plate of mashed potatoes topped with braised beef short ribs and a tomato vegetable sauce.

Braised Beef Short Ribs

Course: Entree
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 274kcal
Author: Kris Longwell
The braised beef short ribs have an Italian flare to them, and wow, oh wow, are they good. Fall off the bone delicious. Amazing!
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Equipment

  • 1 6 to 7-liter Dutch oven or large oven-ready pot with a lid

Ingredients

  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 6 beef short ribs cut English style, into 2x2" or 2x3" pieces
  • 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup pancetta chopped
  • 2 medium yellow onions chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup red wine dry
  • 1 14.5 oz can plum tomatoes diced, with juice
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 sprigs rosemary fresh
  • 2 sprigs thyme fresh
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F
  • Liberally salt and pepper the ribs all over.
  • Add the flour to a platter or plate.
  • Turn the ribs in flour, shaking off any excess.
  • In a Dutch oven (or large pot), over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Working in batches, cook the ribs, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the pan and set aside. Drain off most of the oil/grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot.
  • Add the pancetta to the pan and saute until just beginning to crisp, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the onions and carrots and sauté until beginning to soften, abut 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the tomato paste and sugar and cook, stirring until well blended, about 1 minute.
  • Add the wine and deglaze the pan, stirring and scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, stock, and vinegar, and return to a boil. Stir in the oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
  • Add back in the ribs and place the bay leaves, rosemary sprigs, and thyme sprigs on top.
  • Cover and place in oven. Cook for about 2 hours.
  • When the ribs are done (they will be super tender), use a large, shallow spoon, or ladle to skim as much fat as possible from the surface of the liquid.
  • Season to taste with a little more salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Transfer the ribs to warmed plates, and then spoon the juices and veggies over and around them.

Notes

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The ribs can be seared and the sauce can be made up to 8 hours in advance.  Refrigerate them if prepped for 1 hour or more before braising. Take them out of the fridge for 1 hour before adding the oven. 
Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months. 
For a delicious meal, remove the meat from the bones and lightly shred it. Mix with the sauce and serve with pasta. 

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 540mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3577IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg