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Braised Short Ribs

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-12-24 |23 Comments
Braised Short Ribs
Photo of Braised Short Ribs - finished dish

Braised Short Ribs

PREP20 min
COOK2 hr 45 min

This Braised Short Ribs recipe yields fall-off-the-bone tender beef in a rich, savory red wine sauce—perfect comfort food for cozy gatherings or special dinners!

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6SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Pat short ribs dry and season well with salt and pepper.
  2. 2
    Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Sear short ribs in batches until browned on all sides, 3–4 minutes each. Transfer to a plate.
  3. 3
    Pour off excess fat, keeping about 2 tbsp. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 6–8 minutes until soft and golden. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook 2 minutes more.
  4. 4
    Deglaze pot with red wine, scraping up brown bits. Simmer for 4 minutes. Stir in beef broth, Worcestershire, balsamic (if using), and add herbs.
  5. 5
    Return short ribs to pot. Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to oven. Braise 2 to 2½ hours, until ribs are fall-apart tender.
  6. 6
    Remove from oven, discard herbs, and skim fat. If needed, simmer sauce to thicken. Serve hot with sauce.

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