Indulge in the exquisite flavors of braised short rib ragu, a culinary masterpiece that combines the richness of beef short ribs with a medley of aromatic vegetables, herbs, and a luscious tomato sauce. Slow-cooked to perfection, the short ribs become fall-off-the-bone tender, while the ragu sauce tantalizes the palate with its deep, complex flavors. This versatile dish can be served over pasta, polenta, or mashed potatoes, accompanied by a crisp green salad and crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal. Additional recipes in this article offer variations on the classic ragu, including a hearty beef and barley stew, a comforting short rib and potato casserole, and a flavorful short rib chili. Each recipe provides detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure success in your culinary endeavors.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
SHORT RIB RAGù RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: bone-in beef short rib, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, yellow onion, carrot, garlic, tomato paste, port or red wine, crushed tomato, beef stock, dijon mustard, bay leaves, fresh thyme, water, pappardelle pasta, fresh parsley, grated parmesan cheese
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Pat the short ribs with paper towels to remove any excess moisture, then season generously with 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 2 teaspoons pepper.
- Add the olive oil to a Dutch oven or large, heavy-bottomed pot and heat over high heat until shimmering. Add half the short ribs and sear on each side until deep brown, about 7 minutes total. Remove from the pan and set aside. Repeat with the remaining short ribs.
- Discard all but 1 tablespoon of rendered fat from the pot. Add the onion, carrot, garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Sauté over medium heat until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste and sauté for a few more minutes, until darkened and thickened.
- Pour in the wine and use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits, or fond, from the bottom and sides of the pan. Reduce the liquid by half, about 15 minutes.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, beef stock, mustard, bay leaves, and thyme to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Add the short ribs, making sure the meat is submerged. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add up to 1 cup (240 ml) of water as needed if the sauce gets too thick. Skim excess fat off the top as needed. The short ribs are done when the meat pulls apart easily.
- Discard any bones that the meat has fallen off of, as well as the bay leaves and thyme stems. Transfer the short ribs to a cutting board. Pull out any remaining bones and discard. Using two forks, shred the meat, then return to the pot.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 15 minutes over low heat.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Plate the pasta in shallow bowls and ladle a scoop of ragù on top. Garnish with finely chopped parsley and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1022 calories, Carbohydrate 147 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 51 grams, Sugar 14 grams
SHORT RIB RAGU WITH PAPPARDELLE AND PECORINO ROMANO
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Place a 5-quart casserole or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add oil, and heat until it is almost smoking. Season short ribs generously with salt and pepper. Working in batches if necessary, add short ribs to the hot oil. Cook ribs until browned on both sides. Remove ribs from casserole, and transfer to a large bowl. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, prepare bouquet garni: Place bay leaf, rosemary, thyme, and parsley in the center of a square of cheesecloth. Bring edges together, and tie with kitchen string. Set bouquet garni aside.
- Add carrots, celery, onion, and shallots to oil in the casserole, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and golden, about 10 minutes.
- Add flour and tomato paste to the casserole, and stir to combine. Add ruby port; stir with wooden spoon until all browned bits have been scraped from the pan and the bottom of the casserole is clean. Add red wine, and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half. Add garlic, beef stock, and the reserved bouquet garni.
- Return browned ribs to the casserole. Bring the liquid to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover the casserole, and place it in the oven. Cook until ribs are very tender, about 3 hours.
- Remove the cooked ribs from the casserole. Set the casserole on the stove top over medium heat, and simmer to thicken sauce just slightly. As soon as the short ribs are cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones, and shred into small pieces. Degrease the sauce and discard the bouquet garni. Return shredded meat to casserole, and simmer to reduce sauce by about half.
- Fill a large pot with water and add a few tablespoons of salt. Set over high heat, and bring to a boil. Salt well, and stir in pasta. Cook until pasta is al dente. Drain pasta, and serve with short-rib ragu, sprinkle with the parsley. Serve with freshly grated Percorino Romano.
CABERNET-BRAISED SHORT RIBS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: large beef short ribs, celery, medium carrots, medium leek, garlic, bay leaf, fresh thyme, whole black pepper, all-purpose flour, salt, pepper, cabernet sauvignon, olive oil, tomato paste, unsalted beef broth, mashed potato, italian parsley
Provided by Jody Duits
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, add the short ribs, all vegetables, herbs and black pepper to taste for the marinade. Add the wine to cover.
- Marinate at least 6 hours in the fridge.
- Remove the meat from the marinade and pat dry with a towel or paper towel.
- Strain the veggies from the wine. Reserve both the wine and veggies for later.
- Season the meat with a generous amount of salt and pepper. Coat each side with flour and set aside.
- In a large ovenproof pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat on the stovetop.
- Preheat the oven to 350F˚(180C˚).
- When the oil begins smoking, carefully slip ribs into the pot and sear until well-browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer ribs to plate.
- In the same pot, sauté the veggies from the marinade until lightly caramelized and browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the wine in the pot, stirring to deglaze. Add tomato paste and stir to dissolve. Bring the liquid to a boil so the alcohol from the wine evaporates.
- Add beef broth and bring it back to a boil. Add the ribs back to your pot. Spoon the liquid over the ribs to coat them.
- Cover the pot and transfer to the middle rack of your oven.
- Bake until meat is tender enough to be pierced easily with fork, about 2½ hours, opening the oven every 30 minutes and carefully skimming the fat from surface.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, or another side of your choice, and garnish with chopped parsley on top.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 817 calories, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 19 grams
Tips:
- Sear the short ribs before braising them to develop a rich, flavorful crust.
- Use a good quality red wine for the braising liquid. A full-bodied wine, such as a Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, will add depth of flavor to the ragu.
- Add a variety of vegetables to the braising liquid, such as carrots, celery, and onions. This will help to add flavor and texture to the ragu.
- Simmer the ragu for at least 2 hours, or until the short ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender.
- Serve the ragu over pasta, polenta, or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
Braised short rib ragu is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its rich, flavorful sauce and fall-off-the-bone tender short ribs, this ragu is sure to please everyone at the table.
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