The BEST Braised Beef Short Ribs Recipe - Fall-Off-The-Bone Tender!!

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.

Season short ribs with coarse sea salt and black pepper.

Dredge short ribs in 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour.

Preheat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add cooking oil.

Brown short ribs in batches for 8-10 minutes until nicely browned on all sides.

Remove browned short ribs and clean the pan.

In a braising pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.

Add 10 sliced white mushrooms and 1 medium sweet onion; sauté for 6-7 minutes until onion is translucent.

Add 5 minced garlic cloves and cook for another minute.

Season with 1 teaspoon salt, ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 tablespoon fresh thyme.

Pour in 0.5 cup red wine and add 4 ounces of tomato paste; whisk to combine and simmer.

Add 2 cups of beef broth and bring to a simmer.

Place browned short ribs in the braising pan with bone side facing up.

Cover and braise over low heat for 3 to 4 hours until tender.

Skim off fat from the surface before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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