Short Ribs in Red Sauce easy recipe

beef short ribs

🥗Healthier: pork ribs

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork ribs are leaner, and chicken thighs are more affordable.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice provides a similar sweetness without alcohol.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and seasoned water is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, and canola oil is budget-friendly.

Smash and finely dice garlic cloves.

Add garlic to the short ribs.

Add water halfway to the pot with short ribs and bring to high heat until boiling.

Add Himalayan salt and cover the pot.

Dice two large onions and set aside.

Chop rinsed cilantro and set aside.

Once boiling, remove any impurities from the top of the pot.

Cover and reduce heat to medium, cooking for an hour and a half.

Remove excessive oil from the pot carefully.

Add diced onions, tomato puree, chicken bouillon, black pepper, and smoked paprika to the pot.

Cover and cook for another hour, leaving the lid slightly open.

After an hour, check if the beef is tender and add chopped cilantro, cooking for an additional 10 minutes.

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