Best 8 Easy Braised Short Ribs Recipes

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Indulge in the sumptuous flavors of fall-off-the-bone short ribs, masterfully braised in a symphony of aromatic herbs and rich red wine. This delectable dish is a culinary journey that tantalizes the senses, promising a tender and flavorful experience with every bite. Accompanying this main course are two delectable recipes: a creamy polenta that provides a smooth and velvety canvas for the succulent short ribs, and a refreshing kale salad that offers a crisp and zesty contrast. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

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EASY BRAISED SHORT RIBS



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Easy Braised Short Ribs with bbq sauce are crazy tender oven braised short ribs with just 15 minutes of prep.

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Main

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 yellow onion (, chopped)
3 pounds beef short ribs (, thick cut (English Style))
2 cups bbq sauce ((recipe above))
1 cup beef broth

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees, season your ribs with salt and pepper and toss with flour.
  • In the dutch oven, add the oil high heat and brown the beef on all sides until dark brown, 4-5 minutes on each side.
  • Lower the heat to medium, add the onions and caramelize them to a nice deep golden brown color, about 3 minutes, then add the bbq sauce, beef broth and short ribs back into the pot leaving them exposed by about a 1/2 inch.
  • Put the covered dutch oven in your oven and cook for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until the meat it tender and can easily be pierced with a fork. The timing will depending on the size of each rib, if you have nice large cuts, stick closer to 2 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 2011 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 32 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CLASSIC BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS



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Classic Braised Beef Short Ribs are cooked low and slow until they reach fall-off-the-bone deliciousness. This simple dish is a classic that is full of comfort food flavor.

Provided by Rachel Farnsworth

Categories     Main Course

Time 2h40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 bone-in short ribs ((about 4 pounds) )
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup diced white onion ((or 1 teaspoon onion powder))
2 to 3 cloves minced garlic ((or 1 teaspoon garlic powder))
1 cup beef broth
1 cup red wine ((optional))
1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
1 sprig fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Season all sides of the short ribs with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a heavy, oven-safe pot over high heat. Add in olive oil and allow to heat briefly. Sear short ribs in olive oil, about 1 minute per side, to render fat. Remove from pot and set aside.
  • Add in onion and saute 3 to 5 minutes, until softened. Add in garlic and saute 1 minute more.
  • Pour in beef broth, red wine (if using) and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer. Return short ribs to pan. Place a rosemary sprig on top.
  • Cover with lid and transfer to preheated oven for about 2.5 hours, until meat is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 63 g, Fat 44 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 195 mg, Sodium 813 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GARLIC BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH RED WINE



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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

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 pounds bone-in short ribs, at least 1 1/2 inches thick
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large heads garlic, halved crosswise
1 medium onion (about 10 ounces), chopped
4 ribs celery (about 8 ounces, chopped
2 medium carrots (about 6 ounces), chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups dry red wine (about half a bottle)
2 cups beef stock or bone broth (use beef bouillon dissolved in water if unavailable; chicken stock will work in a pinch), plus more as needed
4 sprigs thyme
1 cup parsley, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped chives
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest

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



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 beef short ribs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 thin slices bacon, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 carrots, diced
2 shallots, finely minced
1 medium onion, diced
Splash of red wine
4 cups beef broth (enough to almost cover the ribs)
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Cheese Grits, recipe follows, or regular grits, for serving
2 cups stone-ground grits
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more if needed
4 large eggs
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon pieces, plus more for buttering the dish
3 cups grated sharp Cheddar (or other cheese), plus more if needed
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more if needed
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Salt and pepper the ribs, then dredge them in the flour. Set aside.
  • In a large Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until completely crispy and all the fat is rendered. Remove the bacon and set aside. Drain off any excess fat.
  • Add the olive oil to the pan with the bacon fat and raise the heat to high. Brown the ribs on all sides, about 45 seconds per side. Remove the ribs and set aside.
  • Lower the heat to medium. Add the carrots, shallots and onions to the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Splash in the wine and scrape the bottom of the pan to release all the flavorful bits of glory. Add the broth, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper and bring to a boil. Taste and add more salt if needed. Add the ribs to the liquid; they should be almost completely submerged. Add the thyme and rosemary sprigs (whole) to the liquid. Finally, add the cooked bacon.
  • Put on a lid and transfer to the oven. Cook until the ribs are fork-tender and falling off the bone, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Remove the pan from the oven and allow to sit for at least 20 minutes with the lid on before serving. At the last minute, skim the fat off the top of the liquid. (You can also refrigerate the mixture, then remove the solid fat from the top.)
  • For each serving, arrange 2 ribs on a bed of the grits, spooning a little juice over the top.
  • Cook the grits according to the package instructions, adding the salt with the water. Turn off the heat just before the grits are done.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs. To temper the eggs before adding them to the hot grits, throw a couple of spoonfuls of the hot grits into the eggs. Begin stirring immediately and continue stirring until the mixture is well combined.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the grits. Stir constantly to incorporate the eggs into the grits. Add the butter and stir until melted. Next, add the cheese and stir until melted. Add the cayenne and garlic and stir well to combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding more salt or cayenne if necessary. You could also add more cheese if you think that will bring happiness to your life, but keep in mind that some cheeses increase the salt content more than others.
  • Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and pour the grits into the dish. Bake until the grits are hot and bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. The grits will become firmer as they cool.

BRAISED SHORT RIBS



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 bone-in short ribs (about 5 3/4 pounds)
Kosher salt
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 large Spanish onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 carrots, peeled, cut in 1/2 lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 1/2 cups tomato paste
2 to 3 cups hearty red wine
2 cups water
1 bunch fresh thyme, tied with kitchen string
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • 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 the lid during the last 20 minutes of cooking to let things get nice and brown and to let the sauce reduce. When done the meat should be very tender but not falling apart. Serve with the braising liquid.

BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS



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After not being able to find a recipe for beef short ribs on the internet, I thought I might share this one that I came across many years ago. I have received raves about my short ribs every time I have served them. Try them, I'm sure you will agree! Enjoy!

Provided by Jim Stearns

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rib Recipes

Time 2h55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup all-purpose flour for coating
2 teaspoons salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
4 pounds beef short ribs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup water
1 cup stewed tomatoes
1 clove garlic, minced
6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 onions, chopped
6 carrots, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the 1/2 cup flour, salt and ground black pepper. Roll the ribs in the seasoned flour.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil and brown the ribs well on all sides. Pour in 1 cup boiling water, tomatoes, and garlic. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, adding more water if necessary.
  • Place the potatoes, onions, and carrots in the pot. Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until all vegetables are tender. Remove the meat and vegetables to a serving platter.
  • In a separate small bowl, dissolve 1 1/2 tablespoons flour and 2 tablespoons water for every one cup liquid remaining in the pot. Add this to the pot and stir well until thickened. Pour over meat and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 889.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 137.9 mg, Fat 68.8 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 29 g, Sodium 645.7 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

BEEF SHORT RIBS IN BURGUNDY SAUCE



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As an Army general, my stepdad got this beef short ribs recipe from his aide, who said it was his mother's best Sunday meal. It's a mouthwatering family favorite. -Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
3 tablespoons butter
1 large sweet onion, halved and sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
Dash dried thyme
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1 cup dry red wine or beef broth
1 beef bouillon cube or 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Place short ribs on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast 30-40 minutes or until browned, turning once., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery and carrot; cook and stir until tender, 10-12 minutes. Add garlic and thyme; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in water and wine. Add bouillon and parsley, stirring to dissolve bouillon., Transfer ribs to Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until meat is tender., Remove short ribs; keep warm. Skim fat from sauce; stir in remaining ingredients. Serve with ribs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

SIMPLE BEEF SHORT RIBS



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The basics of this recipe came from my mom, and it was passed down to her from her mother and Oma. I changed it a little, and you can too. You can braise in basically any liquid you want. The short ribs come out so delicious and tender, and there is not an overwhelming sauce to overpower them.

Provided by CooperCook

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rib Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound beef short ribs
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, sliced
1 clove garlic
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle stout beer
1 cup beef stock

Steps:

  • Season the short ribs with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour until coated. Shake off the excess flour.
  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook the ribs until browned on each side, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet; cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Return the ribs to the skillet and pour in the beer. Stir, scraping the bottom of the pan, until all of the browned bits have mixed in with the liquid. Pour in the beef stock, cover and simmer over low heat until very tender, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 54.2 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 651.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

Tips:

  • Choosing Meaty Short Ribs: Select short ribs with a good amount of meat on them to ensure a satisfying eating experience. Look for ribs that have a nice marbling of fat, as this will contribute to the richness and flavor of the braised dish.
  • Seasoning the Ribs: Prior to braising, season the short ribs liberally with salt and pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and any other desired spices. This will enhance the flavor of the ribs and create a flavorful crust.
  • Searing the Ribs: Before braising, sear the short ribs in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until browned on all sides. Searing helps to develop a rich, caramelized flavor and adds depth to the braising liquid.
  • Building Flavorful Braising Liquid: Use a combination of beef broth, red wine, and aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions to create a flavorful braising liquid. Adding herbs like thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves will further enhance the flavor.
  • Cooking Low and Slow: Braise the short ribs in the flavorful liquid for at least 2-3 hours, or until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender. Maintaining a low and slow cooking temperature allows the collagen in the ribs to break down, resulting in incredibly tender meat.
  • Reducing the Braising Liquid: Once the short ribs are cooked, strain the braising liquid and reduce it over medium heat until thickened. This concentrated liquid can be used as a flavorful sauce to serve over the ribs.

Conclusion:

Braised short ribs are an epitome of comfort food, offering fall-apart tender meat enveloped in a rich and flavorful sauce. This detailed recipe provides a comprehensive guide to creating this delectable dish, from selecting and seasoning the ribs to braising them in a symphony of aromatic ingredients. The tips and tricks shared in this article will elevate your braised short ribs to culinary perfection, ensuring they become a cherished part of your cooking repertoire. Indulge in the melting tenderness and exquisite flavors of this dish, perfect for special occasions or cozy family dinners.

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