Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
Beef 🐂 is a great protein, and there are 3 distinct categories when it comes to cuts: tender, medium, and less tender. When dealing with the tougher cuts, they must be cooked slowly for a long period of time to get the meat moist, tender, and flavorful. If a brisket is cooked too rapidly at high heat, it will become hard. It needs time for the connective tissue and fat to melt so thatthis tough cut turns tender.
The plate section (from the belly) is where we can find one of David’s favorite cuts 💖. For that reason, I created a few recipes with them. Besides my Braised Beef Short Ribs with Sherry & Shiitake, Asian-Style Short Ribs, and Short Ribs with Spicy Strawberry BBQ Sauce, here this one… Red Wine Braised Short Ribs!
These are mouthwatering! The short ribs are seared until brown on all sides and braised in the oven at low temperature until the meat falls off the bone 🦴 in a beautiful mixture of onions, carrots, wine, beef broth, fresh herbs, and seasonings. After they’re done, the rich pan sauce is transformed into a beautiful, thick gravy, perfect for spooning over the meat.
In this recipe, I use a whole bottle of dry red wine 🍷. It doesn’t have to be an expensive one. On the other hand, don’t use something you don’t enjoy drinking – if it doesn’t taste good, your dish won’t either! A nice choice would be a Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or Pinot Noir. When buying wine, get two: one for the dish and one for yourself!
It takes a little time to make 👩🍳👨🍳 these Red Wine Braised Short Ribs, but the good news is they can be made ahead. When they’re cooked, simply let them cool in the pan sauce before refrigerating overnight. The next day, scrape off the fat on the surface that has solidified and reheat the pan by gently simmering it. When the meat is heated through, transfer it to a plate while making the gravy.
This is an elegant meal to make anytime! Serve these Red Wine Braised Short Ribs along with carrots over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or polenta, and spoon the gravy on top… don’t forget the crusty bread 🥖! This is a nice, cozy dinner that everyone will enjoy…
Bon Appétit! 🍽
Check out these other great beef recipes…😀
– Mexican Beef & Rice Skillet
– Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef
– Best Beef Liver with Onions
– Beef Rouladen
– Boeuf Bourguignon (Beef Bourguignon)
– Beef Stroganoff
– Mongolian Beef
– Beef Pot Roast
– Slow Cooker Pepper Beef
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Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
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Ingredients
- 5 lbs. beef short ribs (about 8 to 10 pieces)
- ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste and divided
- freshly ground mixed peppercorns, to taste
- 3 tbsp. olive oil tips & tricks
- 3 cups white onions, roughly chopped
- 2 cups carrots, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp. clarified butter
- 6 large cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste tips & tricks
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 sprig rosemary tips & tricks
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch (mixed with 1 cup cold water)
Directions
- Generously season the short ribs on all sides with salt and pepper; set aside about 15 minutes.
- In a baking pan over medium-high heat, add oil and when hot, add the seasoned meat, fat side down, and brown on all sides including the ends, about 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer the short ribs to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add onions and carrots; sauté for 5 minutes. Halfway through cooking, add clarified butter.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add tomato paste and stir to coat.
- Pour in the wine, stir to deglaze and bring to a boil. Cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 300ºF/150ºF
- Return the meat to the pan, bone side up, including any accumulated juices. Spoon the sauce over the ribs to prevent them from drying out and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cover the pan tightly with foil and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook for 1:30 hours until the ribs are fork-tender or the internal temperature reaches between 165ºF to 170ºF.
- Remove from the heat and transfer the meat to a plate while making the gravy.
- Remove and discard the sprigs including any bones left in the pan. Skim off any excess fat and discard it.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and add cornstarch mixture; stir until it thickens.
- To serve, place ribs along with carrots on mashed potatoes or polenta and spoon the gravy on top.
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I served it for New Year’s dinner with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables and everyone loved it. Thank you chef Frankie.
You’re very welcome, Carole. I’m happy everyoned enjoyed it. Happy New Year 🥳 to your and your loved ones.
love, love, love
Another great recipe from Frankie!
Awww, you’re so kind, thank you Mike 🙏. Enjoy your evening.
This was my first time cooking short ribs and I was scared to screw up. I followed the recipe to a “T” and it came out perfect. Next, I’m trying your other one, the short ribs with shiitake.
That’s awesome 😀! Short Ribs are pretty easy to cook. You should… Braised Beef Short Ribs with Sherry & Shiitake recipe is aboslutely delicious! Enjoy the rest of your day, Grace.
I finally came around to make this recipe and I’m glad I did. I used Malbec and it was perfection!
It’s loaded with flavor! Thanks Frankie
It’s my pleasure C.K.
This is my go-to short ribs recipe.
now you’re talking!
This was OMG!!!!!! Thanks for posting.
It’s my pleasure, Tracey 😉. If you want, you can also try my other short rib recipe… Braised Beef Short Ribs with Sherry & Shiitake. Have a fabulous day.
It cooks nice and slow and the results are incredible!
I made it several times love it!
This recipe is AWESOME!!!!
Thanks, Tom😊.
They came out so tender, an incredible recipe!
Thank you 🙏! This recipe is always a hit! Have a lovely day chef Daniel
😍This looks amazing! For sure this weekend I’m gonna make it. Thank you, thank you for another great recipe Chef Frankie 💗
You’re welcome, Bee. Besides my Braised Beef Short Ribs with Sherry & Shiitake, this is another delicious recipe to enjoy them. Have a gorgeous day ☀️.
I wish I had the budget to make a meal like this!
I like to watch and eat vicariously through you, haha!
I totally understand, they’re pricey. Actually, I always check my local grocery stores and wait until they go on special. It normally goes on at the beginning of the summer which it’s fine; I wrap them (check my tips & tricks about it) before freezing them for later in the year. Have a beautiful day, Casondra 🌞.