How to Make Braised Beef Short Ribs | Beginner friendly

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.

Wash short ribs with lemon and vinegar.

Season short ribs with onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, Sazon seasoning, and salt.

Heat 5 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Sear short ribs in the skillet until golden, about 5 minutes per side.

Transfer seared short ribs to a Dutch oven.

Reduce heat to medium and add chopped onions, celery, and carrots to the skillet; cook for 2 minutes.

Add minced garlic, thyme, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute.

Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.

Pour in red cooking wine and bring to a simmer.

Add beef broth and bay leaf; taste and adjust salt as needed.

Pour the mixture over the short ribs in the Dutch oven.

Cover and place in the oven at 300°F for 3 hours, checking tenderness.

If not tender enough, return to the oven for an additional hour.

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