Braised Short Rib Ragu: A Comforting Indulgence for Dinner
Braised Short Rib Ragu is a rich and savory dish perfect for a comforting dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 3 pounds short ribs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Season the short ribs with salt and pepper, then sear them until browned on all sides.
- Remove the ribs and set aside. In the same pot, add onions, carrots, and celery; cook until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, and rosemary, then return the short ribs to the pot.
- Cover and transfer to the oven; braise for about 3 hours or until the meat is tender.
- Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool slightly before shredding the beef.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a bay leaf during cooking.
- This ragu can be served over pasta or polenta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Braised Short Rib Ragu, Comfort food, Dinner recipe