Indulge in the savory and comforting goodness of braised short ribs, a culinary masterpiece that combines the richness of beef short ribs with the aromatic flavors of roasted garlic and the sharp tang of horseradish. Slow-cooked to tender perfection, these short ribs fall off the bone, while the roasted garlic and horseradish add depth and complexity to the dish. Served alongside creamy mashed potatoes, this meal is sure to tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. The article also features a delightful recipe for roasted garlic-horseradish mashed potatoes, a perfect accompaniment to the braised short ribs. With its creamy texture and bold flavors, these mashed potatoes elevate the dish to a whole new level of culinary delight.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
BRAISED SHORT RIBS
Tender cooked ribs in a delicious, rich sauce, served over creamy mashed potatoes. All cooked in just one pot!
Provided by Lauren Allen
Categories Main Course
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 371 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 4 people, UnsaturatedFat 9 g
BIG BROWN BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH HORSERADISH
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Season the ribs generously with salt. Coat a large wide pan with olive oil and bring to high heat. Add the ribs to the pan and brown very well on all sides-this is an EXTREMELY important step in the development of big brown flavors. It may take up to 20 minutes-don't rush it!
- While the ribs are browning, put the onions, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and garlic in a food processor and purée to a coarse paste; set aside.
- When the ribs are very brown on all sides, remove them from the pan. Ditch the fat, add a bit of fresh olive oil, and add the puréed veggies to the pan. Season generously with salt and cook over medium-high heat until the veggies are very brown and a crud has formed on the bottom of the pan, 8 to 10 minutes. Scrape the crud and let it reform. Don't rush this step.
- Add the tomato paste and prepared horseradish and cook, stirring frequently, until it starts to brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the wine, bring it to a boil (BTB), and stir frequently to scrape the crud from the bottom of the pan (this is the big-money flavor). Continue cooking until reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Return the ribs to the pan and add enough water to barely cover the meat. Toss in the bay leaves and thyme bundle, cover the pan with aluminum foil, and cook in the oven for 2 1/2 hours. Check the ribs every 45 minutes to make sure they are still covered in liquid; if the liquid has reduced too much, add more water. Turn the ribs after about 1 hour and continue cooking.
- Remove the foil during the last 20 minutes of cooking to let things get nice and brown and to let the sauce reduce. When the meat is done it should be very tender but not falling apart. To serve, remove the bay leaves and thyme bundle and spoon the sauce over the ribs and sprinkle with the chives and freshly grated horseradish for an extra kick.
GARLIC BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH RED WINE
If you weren't already sure about how easy and delicious braised short ribs can be, consider this classic and straightforward recipe an excellent gateway. The ultimate hands-off, do-ahead dinner, these are done on the stovetop in a large Dutch oven but can easily be adapted to a slow cooker if that's your thing. When purchasing the ribs, ask for the thickest, meatiest ones available as they tend to shrink quite a bit once braised.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories meat, soups and stews, main course
Time 4h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 275 degrees. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season short ribs on all sides with salt and pepper. Working in batches, sear short ribs on all sides until deeply and evenly browned, 6 to 8 minutes per batch. Transfer browned short ribs to a large plate and continue with remaining ribs.
- Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of remaining fat, leaving the good browned bits behind. Reduce heat to medium, and add garlic, cut side down and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion, celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and continue to cook until vegetables are softened but not yet browned, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir to coat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until tomato paste has started to caramelize a bit on the bottom and up the edges of the pot, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add red wine and, using a wooden spoon, scrape up any browned or caramelized bits. Let this simmer 2 to 3 minutes, just to take the edge off and reduce a bit. Stir in beef stock along with thyme. Using tongs, return short ribs to the pot, along with any juices that have accumulated, nestling them in there so that they are submerged (if they are just barely covered, nestle them bone side up so that all the meat is submerged, adding more beef stock or water as necessary to cover). Bring to a simmer, then cover and transfer to oven.
- Cook, undisturbed, until short ribs are meltingly tender and falling off the bone (you should be able to shred the meat with a fork), 3½ to 4 hours.
- Using tongs, remove the ribs from the pot, taking care (for presentation purposes, really) not to let the bone slip out and transfer them to a large plate. (While you could serve the short ribs right out of this pot, the vegetables have all given up their flavor and texture and aren't worth much now, so feel free to strain the sauce for easier eating.) Scatter parsley, chives and lemon zest over the top of the short ribs. Separate the fat from the sauce, season with salt and pepper and serve alongside.
BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH ROASTED GARLIC HORSERADISH MASHED
Beef short ribs are braised for hours with wine and vegetables in the oven until tender and flavorful, then served with horseradish mashed potatoes for a hearty meal perfect for cooler weather.
Provided by Idahoan
Categories Idahoan®
Time 3h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Braised Short Ribs: Season each short rib generously with salt. Coat a pot large enough to accommodate all the meat and vegetables with olive oil and bring to a high heat.
- Add the short ribs to the pan and brown very well, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Do not overcrowd pan. Cook in batches, if necessary.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- While the short ribs are browning, puree all the vegetables and garlic in the food processor until it forms a coarse paste.
- When the short ribs are very brown on all sides, remove them from the pan.
- Drain the fat, coat the bottom of same pan with fresh oil and add the pureed vegetables.
- Season the vegetables generously with salt and brown until they are very dark and a crud has formed on the bottom of the pan, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
- Scrape the crud and let it reform.
- Scrape the crud again and add the tomato paste.
- Brown the tomato paste for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the wine and scrape the bottom of the pan.
- Lower the heat if things start to burn. Reduce the mixture by half.
- Return the short ribs to the pan and add 2 cups water or until the water has just about covered the meat.
- Add the thyme bundle and bay leaves.
- Cover the pan and place in the preheated oven for 3 hours.
- Check periodically during the cooking process and add more water, if needed.
- Turn the ribs over halfway through the cooking time.
- Remove lid during the last 20 minutes of cooking to let things get nice and brown and to let the sauce reduce. Serve with the braising liquid.
- Roasted Garlic Horseradish Mashed: Blend the potatoes and horseradish together and serve with the short ribs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 825.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 116.2 mg, Fat 55 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 32.4 g, SaturatedFat 23.3 g, Sodium 1143.8 mg, Sugar 12.2 g
Tips:
- To enhance the flavor of the short ribs, marinate them overnight in a mixture of red wine, soy sauce, garlic, and herbs.
- Sear the short ribs in a hot skillet before braising to create a flavorful crust.
- Roast the garlic cloves until they are soft and caramelized, then add them to the braising liquid to infuse it with a rich garlic flavor.
- Use a good quality horseradish sauce or make your own using fresh horseradish root for a more pungent flavor.
- Serve the braised short ribs over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice to soak up the delicious juices.
Conclusion:
Braised short ribs are a classic comfort food that is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy dinner at home. The combination of tender, fall-off-the-bone short ribs, rich and flavorful braising liquid, and creamy horseradish mashed potatoes is sure to please everyone at the table. With a little planning and effort, you can create this delicious dish that is sure to become a family favorite.
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