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Dutch Oven Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

Prep Time:

20 mins, 3 hours cook time

Cook Time:

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Serves:

4+

Level:

Intermediate

About the Recipe

The best way to serve this delicious fall-off-the-bone meal is over a lovely potato mash. Freezes well.

Ingredients

  • 2T Olive or Avocado oil

  • 3-4 lbs bone-in short ribs, can use boneless or beef tips

  • Salt and Pepper to taste

  • 1 Large onion, diced

  • 2 stalks celery, diced

  • 2 Carrots, diced

  • 4 Cloves of garlic, crushed

  • 2T tomato paste

  • 2C Cabernet Sauvignon (or additional broth)

  • 3C beef broth

  • 2 Bay leaves

  • Fresh Thyme, 1 sprig

  • Fresh Oregano, 1 sprig

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.


  1. Rinse and pat the meat dry and season with salt and pepper, be generous

  2. Heat 2T olive or avocado oil in 6 quart Dutch oven (be sure you have its lid!) over medium-high heat.

  3. Sear and brown the meat on all sides for approximately 5 minutes. Set aside on a plate

  4. Add Onion and cook until translucent and softened... approx 8-10 mins

  5. Add in diced carrots and celery and stir as they cook for approx 5 mins

  6. mince garlic and add 4 cloves and 2T of tomato paste into mixture, stir well

  7. Stir in 2C wine and bring just to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer for 20 mins or until it is reduced in volume by half.

  8. Add 3 cups of beef bone broth and stir.

  9. Transfer the ribs back into the pot and turn over to coat.

  10. Add fresh herbs such as thyme and oregano and 2 bay leaves

  11. Cover with a lid and transfer to the oven

  12. Cook for 2.5-3 hours or until the ribs are tender

  13. Remove ribs (set aside and cover with foil) and strain sauce. Discard veggies if desired or just skip to thickening.

  14. Pour liquid back into the pot and simmer until thickened, adding arrowroot or cornstarch slurry if a thicker sauce is preferred.


  • I recommend a Cabernet Sauvignon or a Marsala (deeper flavour profile)

  • Start testing the meat after 2 hours of cooking with a fork

  • You can substitute the wine for broth or even a grape juice

  • You can substitute for beef tips, and boneless ribs if desired


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