Braised Beef Short Ribs

Ingredients and Weight:

• 8 beef short ribs (bone-in), about 2 pounds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation Time:

• 30 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 3-4 hours

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Season beef short ribs with salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or roasting pan over medium heat. Brown short ribs on all sides, about 5 minutes per side.
4. Remove short ribs and set aside. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pan and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
6. Add red wine and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
7. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
8. Return short ribs to the pan. Cover and braise in the oven until meat is tender and falls off the bone, about 3-4 hours.
9. Remove short ribs from the pan and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 450
• Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Carbohydrates: 20 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Protein: 40 g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and flavorful
• Tender and juicy beef short ribs
• Aromatic and savory sauce
• Perfect for special occasions or a hearty meal

User Comments:

• "These short ribs are absolutely amazing! The meat is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is to die for." - Sarah S.
• "I made this for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It was easy to make and the flavors were incredible." - John M.
• "I love the combination of beef short ribs and red wine. This dish is perfect for a winter meal." - Mary W.

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to brown the short ribs well before braising to develop flavor.
• Do not overcook the short ribs, or they will become tough.
• If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little bit of water or beef broth.
• Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.