Braised Short Ribs

Name: Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 lbs bone-in beef short ribs; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1 large white onion, sliced; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 cups red wine; 3 cups beef broth; 1 small bunch fresh parsley; 1 small bunch fresh thyme; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 2 bay leaves; 2 tbsp Dijon mustard; mashed potatoes, for serving; chives, for garnish

Braised short ribs are beef ribs slow-cooked in a rich red wine and beef broth base with aromatic vegetables until the meat is fall-apart tender. This French culinary technique yields deeply flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth results.

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Total

3h 20m

Servings

4

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$31–$51

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Ingredients

4 lbs bone-in beef short ribs
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 large white onion, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
4 cloves garlic, smashed
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups red wine
3 cups beef broth
1 small bunch fresh parsley
1 small bunch fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
mashed potatoes, for servingoptional
chives, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
2
Season the short ribs generously on all sides with salt and pepper.
3
In a large, shallow pan or Dutch oven over high heat, sear the short ribs on all sides until deeply browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4
In the same pan, add the sliced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté in the beef renderings until softened.
5
Add the smashed garlic cloves and cook for another minute until fragrant.
6
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for about two minutes.
7
Deglaze the pan with red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it reduce slightly.
8
Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
9
Add the fresh parsley, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves to the braising liquid.
10
Brush the seared short ribs all over with Dijon mustard.
11
Return the mustard-coated short ribs to the pan, nestling them into the braising liquid.
12
Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and transfer to the preheated oven.
13
Braise for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender and falling off the bone.
14
Serve the braised short ribs over mashed potatoes, spooning the sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped chives if desired.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pat ribs dry and sear them hard in a hot pan before braising to develop a flavorful crust that enriches the braising liquid.
Don't skip sautéing the aromatic vegetables (onion, carrot, celery) — they flavor the liquid and create a foundation for the sauce.
Keep the braising liquid at a gentle simmer, not a rolling boil, to prevent meat from becoming tough; cover with a lid or foil.
Skim fat and impurities from the surface of the liquid partway through cooking for a cleaner, more refined final sauce.

Substitutions

Red wine → dry white wine (will yield a lighter, less tannic sauce)
Beef broth → chicken or vegetable broth (less rich; increase wine slightly for depth)
Fresh herbs → 1 tsp dried thyme and 1 bay leaf (use half the quantity; add early)

Storage & make-ahead

Cool completely, refrigerate in an airtight container up to 4 days, or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat gently in a 325°F oven until warmed through.

Equipment

Dutch oven or heavy braising pan with a tight-fitting lid · Meat thermometer (optional, for doneness verification)

Common Questions

How long do braised short ribs take to cook?

Braised short ribs typically require 2.5 to 3.5 hours in a 325°F oven until the meat is very tender and pulling away from the bone. Exact time depends on rib thickness and oven temperature.

Can you braise short ribs on the stovetop instead of the oven?

Yes. Sear the ribs, sauté vegetables, add braising liquid, then simmer covered on low heat for 2.5 to 3.5 hours, adjusting heat to maintain a gentle simmer.