How to Make Braised Beef Short Ribs – It's EasyAF!

beef short ribs

🥗Healthier: pork ribs

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork ribs provide a similar texture, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Non-alcoholic wine maintains flavor without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter and suitable for various diets.

Heat a Dutch oven over high heat.

Season the beef short ribs generously with salt and black pepper.

Add olive oil to the hot Dutch oven.

Sear the beef short ribs on all sides for about 10 minutes until browned.

Remove the beef ribs and set aside.

Chop the onion and carrots; add them to the Dutch oven to sauté until softened.

Add whole garlic cloves and thyme to the vegetables in the pot.

Pour in red wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom.

Let the wine reduce by half, stirring occasionally.

Add beef bouillon and water to create a braising liquid.

Return the beef ribs to the pot, placing them meat side down and bone side up.

Cover and cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.

Prepare a root vegetable puree with sweet potatoes and turnips while the beef cooks.

Remove the beef ribs from the pot and place them on the vegetable puree.

Reduce the braising liquid to make it glossy and pour it over the beef ribs.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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