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Braised Short Ribs

By Lauren Allen on March 20, 2017, Updated November 24, 2019

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Fall-off-the-bone Braised Short Ribs are unbelievably easy to make, cooked in just one pot in a delicious rich sauce made with red wine, carrots, and fresh herbs. Serve short ribs over some perfect mashed potatoes and you’ve got yourself one of the easiest gourmet meals you’ll ever make!

A plate filled with short ribs, vegetables, and mashed potatoes.

I’m so excited to share this recipe with you guys. These Braised Short Ribs are AMAZING and you wont believe how incredibly EASY they are to make. I think cooking meats like short ribs can sometimes be intimidating, but usually they are the easiest to make!

Take these Slow Cooker Ribs, for example. They take just a few minutes to prepare and the taste is better than a restaurant! I feel the same way about these braised spare ribs–they are fool-proof.

A large pot of Braised Short Ribs, sauce, and carrots.

What are braised ribs?

Braising is a cooking method where you brown the meat and simmer it on low heat.  The best part is, you don’t need any special equipment to braise ribs. To make braised short ribs, you first brown or sear the ribs at a high temperature and then cook them in liquid at a lower temperature for a longer period of time.  This is an excellent cooking method for tougher cuts of meat that will become tender after prolonged cooking!

What type of meat is braised short ribs?

“Short ribs come from the beef chuck portion of a beef animal. They are the five (5) short ribs from the chuck section that are too small to be used for good steaks. So, in short, short ribs are just that: short ribs.” (Lake Geneva Country Meats).

the type of meat that a short rib is.

How to make braised short ribs:

Start by sautéing some carrots and onions. Then remove them to a plate. Next, lightly flour the ribs on all sides, place them in the pot and sear them over high heat until they are nice and brown on all sides.

Two images; the left is short ribs covered in flour in a large pot, the right is the same short ribs that have been braised on all sides.

Next, add all of the remaining ingredients–including the carrots and onion– to the pot.  Cover with a lid and place it in the oven to cook. I love how the oven does all the work. The end result is super tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs in the most delicious sauce!

This is the perfect meal for Sunday dinner, or if you’re having company over and don’t want to slave away in the kitchen, but still want to “wow” your guests. It would make a great special occasion dinner too–we will be enjoying these for Easter Sunday.

A pot filled with braised short ribs, onions, carrots, and fresh thyme and rosemary.

Let me lay out my ideal Easter Sunday meal for you guys: Wedge salads with blue cheese dressing, to start. Braised short ribs with creamy mashed potatoes and asparagus. Then, angel food cake fruit trifle for dessert!

The best part about this entire meal plan is that everything can be made or prepped in advance. You have a gorgeous, impressive dinner with hardly any sweat in the kitchen on your part.

Consider serving this with:
  • Perfect Mashed Potatoes
  • Homemade Rolls
  • Classic Wedge Salad

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Braised Short Ribs

Tender cooked ribs in a delicious, rich sauce, served over creamy mashed potatoes. All cooked in just one pot!
4.65 from 17 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours
Servings: 4
Calories: 208kcal
Author: Lauren Allen

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Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion , diced
  • 3 carrots , chopped
  • 8 whole beef short ribs
  • salt and pepper , to taste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup dry red wine (such as Cote du Rhone or Pinot Noir)
  • 2 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions to the pan and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly. 
  • Add carrots and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove veggies to a plate.
  • Salt and pepper the ribs, then coat all sides in flour. 
  • Add 2 more tablespoons of olive oil to the pan and turn heat to high. Add ribs and brown on all sides, about 45 seconds per side. Remove to a plate.
  • Pour in wine and scrape bottom of pan to release any browned bites of flavor. Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes.
  • Add beef broth, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and add more if needed. 
  • Stir in tomato paste. Add ribs, veggies, and (whole) sprigs of thyme and rosemary to the liquid.
  • Cover with the lid and place into the oven. Cook at 350 degrees for 2 hours, then reduce heat to 325 degrees and cook for an additional 30 to 45 minutes. Ribs should be fork-tender and falling off the bone. 
  • Remove the pan from oven and allow rest for 20 minutes, with the lid on, before serving. Skim off any fat that has risen to the top of the liquid, before serving.
  • Serve ribs over mashed potatoes with a spoonful of sauce from the pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 626mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 4.6mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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Nutrition Facts
Braised Short Ribs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 626mg26%
Potassium 278mg8%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 270IU5%
Vitamin C 4.6mg6%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Doris says

    November 8, 2017 at 9:51 pm

    5 stars
    Fantastic!

    Reply
    • Lauren Allen says

      November 9, 2017 at 9:36 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  2. Carolyn says

    January 25, 2018 at 2:44 pm

    I made this for Sunday dinner and it was sooo good. Easy recipe to follow. Even left overs were great!

    Reply
  3. Maureen Barongi says

    March 4, 2018 at 3:47 pm

    Making it for second time. Delicious Maureen

    Reply
  4. Tammy says

    March 5, 2018 at 9:27 am

    5 stars
    Great recipe! Made just as the recipe states and it came out perfect! Great flavor, very tender and falling off the bone. I will definitely make this again. Thank you!

    Reply
  5. Nancy M. says

    March 21, 2018 at 1:07 pm

    5 stars
    Can this be done in a slow cooker?

    Reply
    • Lauren Allen says

      April 3, 2018 at 11:39 am

      Hi Nancy,
      Yes, they can be made in a slow cooker but I haven’t ttried it yet myself. I would definitely sear them first and deglaze them (as instructed in the recipe) and then move everything to the slow cooker! I’d love to know how they turn out!

      Reply
  6. Kerry says

    April 8, 2018 at 7:45 am

    What about using boneless ribs?

    Reply
    • Lauren Allen says

      April 10, 2018 at 9:46 pm

      That would be just fine 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Edna V says

    June 3, 2018 at 12:23 pm

    5 stars
    OMGOODNESS this was out of this world. I have never made Short Beef Ribs before today. My neighborhood Publix Super Market had Short Beef Ribs on sale this wk, I purchased two packages and got home and Checked on Pinterest and came upon your recipe. I can’t thank you enough my husband and I loved the taste, and I loved the easy steps to make!!! Will make this over and over again. Yummy

    Reply
    • Lauren Allen says

      June 3, 2018 at 8:08 pm

      I’m so glad you found me, and happy you enjoyed the short ribs! Thanks for commenting, and I hope you get to try more of my recipes soon.

      Reply
  8. Felicia Thayer says

    June 24, 2018 at 9:03 am

    Outstanding! And that sauce!
    Will be making this over and over! Thank you!

    Reply
  9. Julie says

    June 25, 2018 at 4:34 pm

    Making by this today. Never made short ribs before. Hope it’s a hit

    Reply
    • Lauren Allen says

      June 26, 2018 at 9:15 am

      Good luck! I’d love to hear what you think 🙂

      Reply
  10. FELICIA THAYER says

    June 25, 2018 at 6:24 pm

    5 stars
    It was absolutely amazing!

    Reply
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