How to Make Braised Short Ribs

beef short ribs

🥗Healthier: pork ribs

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork and chicken are generally less expensive and can be more readily available.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Non-alcoholic wine maintains flavor without alcohol.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth reduces calories and is often less expensive.

Chop up 2 small onions into large pieces; they will be discarded later.

Chop up about 4 rainbow carrots into large pieces; peeling is optional.

Use 1 head of garlic, no need to chop it finely as it will be discarded later.

Season all sides of the 3 boneless short ribs with kosher salt and cracked black pepper.

Heat a Dutch oven on the stove to about 7 and add a little oil (avocado or olive oil).

Sear the short ribs in batches until they have a nice crust on each side; do not overcrowd the pot.

Remove the short ribs and set them aside.

Add the chopped carrots, onions, garlic, and sprigs of thyme and rosemary to the pot.

Season the vegetables with kosher salt, cracked black pepper, and garlic powder; mix well.

Allow the vegetables to cook down until softened.

Add 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and 2 teaspoons tomato paste to the vegetables; mix well.

Pour in 2 cups of red cooking wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to lift the flavor from the seared short ribs.

Add in 1 carton of beef broth and return the lid to the Dutch oven; allow to simmer.

Nestle the seared short ribs back into the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.

Add the whole head of garlic, 2-3 sprigs of rosemary, 5-6 sprigs of thyme, and 2 bay leaves to the pot.

Cover the pot and place it in the oven at 350°F for about 2.5 hours or until the short ribs are fork-tender.

Remove the vegetables and herbs from the pot using a strainer; skim off excess fat from the sauce.

Simmer the sauce for a bit longer; if a thicker gravy is desired, add cornstarch.

Return the short ribs to the pot and let them simmer for an additional 10 minutes before serving.

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