The Ultimate Comfort Food - Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Non-alcoholic red wine maintains similar flavors without alcohol.

beef short ribs

🥗Healthier: pork ribs

💰Cheaper: chuck roast

Chuck roast is more affordable and can be braised similarly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be homemade.

Season beef short ribs with seasoning (Blanco seasoning or any beef rub).

Heat about 1 tablespoon of beef tallow in a Traeger induction burner.

Sear the beef short ribs for at least 1 minute on each side until browned, for about 5 minutes total.

Remove the short ribs from the pan and set aside.

Add diced onions, carrots, and celery to the pan and sauté until the onions are translucent.

Stir in about 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for about 2 minutes.

Deglaze the pan with about 1 cup of red wine, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom.

Add 2 cups of beef broth to the pot and mix well.

Season the mixture with garlic and herb seasoning to taste.

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then return the beef short ribs to the pot, ensuring they are submerged.

Cover the pot and place it in the Traeger to braise at 250°F for about 5 hours until the beef is fall-apart tender.

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