Description
Indulge in tender Braised Short Ribs in Creamy Herb Sauce. Discover the perfect comfort food recipe now!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds (1.8 kg) beef short ribs, bone-in
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion (about 1 cup/150 g), diced
- 2 medium carrots (about 1 cup/128 g), peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks (about ¾ cup/120 g), diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons (16 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) dry red wine (like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot)
- 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or tarragon), chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the short ribs Pat the short ribs completely dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on all sides. Let the seasoned meat sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking to promote even cooking.
- Step 2: Sear the meat Working in batches, sear the short ribs for 2-3 minutes on each side until deeply browned. Transfer the seared ribs to a plate and set aside.
- Step 3: Build the aromatics Add butter and vegetables to the pot, cooking until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Step 4: Create the base sauce Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to cook out the raw flour taste. Gradually pour in red wine and allow to simmer.
- Step 5: Begin the braise Add broth, tomato paste, herbs, and return short ribs to the pot. Braise in the oven for 2.5-3 hours until tender.
- Step 6: Finish with cream and herbs Remove ribs, strain cooking liquid, reduce it, then add cream and herbs. Return ribs to the sauce, adjust seasoning, and serve.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg