The Ultimate Comfort Meal! Braised Short Ribs With Rich Wine And Mushroom Sauce

beef short ribs

🥗Healthier: pork shoulder

💰Cheaper: chuck roast

Chuck roast is more affordable and still yields tender meat when braised.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice can mimic some flavors without the alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

Start by trimming the thick fat layer off the ribs. Carefully slice off only the very thick fat layer usually located on the opposite side of the rib bone. That fat is too hard, and it is not edible.

Season the short ribs generously with salt and pepper.

Preheat the oven to 300°F.

Place a Dutch oven on a burner and preheat it to medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of oil on the bottom. Sear the ribs (2-3 at a time) for about a minute per side or until they are slightly browned. Transfer the seared ribs on a plate.

Add two more tablespoons of oil in the Dutch oven and add the vegetables (onion, garlic, carrot). Sauté them for 2-3 minutes until they are slightly caramelized and softer.

Season the vegetables with salt and pepper and stir. Add the Worcestershire sauce then pour the wine over the vegetables. Cook for a minute then add the broth and the bundle of fresh herbs. Season again if needed.

Add the ribs into the Dutch oven and bring to a simmer. They should be covered with the liquid. Cover the pot with the lid and use oven mitts to place it in the oven.

Cook for 3 hours at 300°F or for 2 hours at 350°F.

Once the ribs are cooked use tongs to remove them from the pot and place them on a plate.

Carefully strain the liquid from the vegetables and herbs.

In a clean pan add 2 tablespoons of butter and heat to medium heat. When it melts add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes (or until slightly browned). Pour the strained broth from the braised short ribs over the mushrooms and cook for 5-8 minutes or until the liquid thickens and reduces in half.

Serve the short ribs drizzled with the mushroom sauce and your preferred sides.

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