Braised Beef Short Ribs

This is hands down the best braised beef short ribs recipe you’ll ever try, I promise. This recipe is cooked low and slow on the stovetop and will fill your home aroma with a sweet, savory, memorable smell! This recipe is perfect for holidays, romantic dinners, special events, and celebrations! Make these delicious short ribs over pasta, rice, mash potatoes, or even grits!

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Why everyone loves this Braised Beef Short Ribs Recipe

• It’s Flavorful- The flavors of this recipe are incredible. The tender short-rib meat combined with the deep red wine flavors and herbs will take your breath away. If you want to impress someone, this is the recipe!
• It’s Perfect for Holidays and Special Occasions- This recipe is perfect for special occasions because it plates beautifully, is an actual labor of love, and it takes time and commitment- making it something that any person eating it can appreciate.
• Its versatile- I highly encourage you to make these short ribs your own! You can use ingredients you have in your home to substitute or even add to this recipe! If you don’t want to use the stove, you can cook these in the oven! If you prefer the crockpot, do you! Regardless of how you choose this make these short ribs. Just know that they take time- aprox 3.5 hours or so! These are perfect for a lazy Sunday!

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Beef Short Ribs
• Mirepoix (Carrots, White Onions, Celery)
• Tomato Paste
• Red Cooking Wine
• Beef Broth
• Fresh Herbs

How to Make Beef Braised Short Ribs (brief overview)

1. Season your short ribs.
2. Sear your short ribs and remove.
3. Add your mirepoix to your pot, and toss in tomato paste and flour.
4. Pour in your wine and beef broth and add your short ribs back into your pot.
5. Cook slow and low on the stovetop on low hear for 2-3 hours.

Substitutions & Recipe Variations

• Make it alcohol-free- If you don’t drink alcohol or don’t have it on a handful, you can use sherry wine or additional beef broth
• Make it Keto- To make it keto, serve with cauliflower mash and skip the flour. You’ll still have a delicious short rib recipe!
• Make it with another cut of beef- You can use chuck roast or a thick cut of stewing beef if you cannot find short ribs just follow the same technique!

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Tips to Make the Perfect Stovetop Short Braised Ribs

• Go low and slow- These braised beef short ribs are a labor of love! These are perfect for a Sunday afternoon, the longer they cook, the more tender they’ll be.
• Make a Mirepoix- A mirepoix is a mix of vegetables that are sautéed. A mirepoix is used as a foundation for stews, braising, and soups. In this recipe, we’ll be using an equal mix of diced carrots, white onions, and carrots.
• Use Fresh Herbs- Fresh herbs are the perfect way to add flavor and depth to your slow-cooked stovetop short ribs!
• Use a good wine- The best wine for short ribs is a dry red wine like cabaret, merlot, shiraz or even a Malbec! You’ll use about half the bottle of wine for this recipe, and you can drink the other half too!

What To Eat Short Ribs With?

• Cheddar Smokey Grits
• Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Jasmine Rice

Easy Braised Short Rib Recipe Common Questions

What if I don’t have a dutch oven?

If you don’t have a dutch oven you can use a large cooking pot that can withstand high heat. I recommend an 8 qt pot or larger so that your short ribs can be completely submerged in liquid allowing them to cook slowly and get tender.

How long do I cook braised short ribs take to cook?
Short ribs can take 2-3 hours to cook depending on your temperature. You will know when your short ribs are cooked and when the meat is perfectly soft!