The Easiest, Fall-Off-The-Bone, Best Short Ribs Recipe
If you’ve never had short ribs before, you’re in for a treat! Wine braised short ribs will change your life – and we mean it! Flavorful, soft, fall-off-the-bone meat marinated in a wine sauce, overtop of creamy mashed potatoes will be one of your favorite, cozy meals. In our recipes for beef short ribs, we use a slow cooking method, which allows the short ribs to become rich and tender. And although the short rib recipe may seem intimidating, the oven does most of the work so you can sit back, relax, and in three hours' time, your entire house will smell like you’ve been in the kitchen all day. While you can make this dish anytime (and you will probably want to!), we think it’s the perfect meal for a special celebration. When shopping for your beef short ribs, ask your local butcher for the meatiest thickest ones! For another wine-y beef recipe, try our classic Beef Bourguignon and if it’s ribs you’re after, try our easy Oven-Baked Ribs.
Is There a Difference Between Beef Ribs And Short Ribs?
The bottom line: It comes down to the cut of meat! Beef ribs differ from, specifically, beef short ribs depending on where the meat lies on the bone. Typically short ribs tend to have a bit more fat and, when slow cooked, create juicy bites of meat. They’re a bit more expensive because they’re a more sophisticated, higher-quality cut of meat. Compared to short ribs, beef ribs are the typical ribs you think of when you hear the word ribs - succulent, slathered with sauce, with meat on both the top and sides of the bone. And, while some might ask, are short ribs worth it, we answer with a resounding yes.
What To Serve With Braised Short Ribs
We like to serve our braised beef short ribs family-style with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Polenta, or buttered egg noodles to soak up all the flavor. Whip up a side of Roasted Brussel Sprouts or Glazed Carrots or Broccolini Au Gratin to round out your meal. If we’re looking for extra comfort, we sometimes pop a loaf of crusty bread in the oven and use it to sop up all the delicious sauce. For an elevated touch, finish the night off with an Olive Oil Cake.
How To Cook Beef Short Ribs
Brown the beef short ribs! Don’t skip this step – this adds complexity and flavor to your short ribs by browning the outside. You won’t be really cooking them during this time – it’s more to layer on the flavor.
Create the sauce! Red wine, beef stock, and the pan drippings make the most luxurious bath for our short ribs! The best part? It’ll reduce and thicken after cooking, creating a beautiful, rich and silky gravy.
Sit back and let the dutch oven do the work! For tender, juicy ribs you’ll cook them low and slow for just about 2 hours! Pro Tip: When the timer says 45 minutes, prep the rest of your menu!
Tools You’ll Need For Our Beef Short Rib Recipe
More Slow Cooking, Comforting Recipes
When you have the time, slow cooking is the way to go! It produces flavorful, complex dishes and tender, succulent meat! With the help of a slow cooker, you can make our 30 Best Slow Cooker Recipes or, try these other slow cooking recipes:
Your Favorite Sunday Dinner
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