Description
A warm and soul-soothing stew with tender short ribs and rich flavors that brings people together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs short ribs, bone-in
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat the short ribs dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a heavy pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the short ribs until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the short ribs and set aside.
- Add onions and garlic to the pot, sauté until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in carrots and celery, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping the bottom for flavor, simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Add the short ribs back along with beef broth, thyme, bay leaves, and any additional veggies.
- Ensure liquid covers meat, adding more broth or water if needed.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours until meat is tender.
- Remove bay leaves and thyme stems, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
For added flavor, refrigerate the stew overnight and reheat before serving. Pair with crusty bread or buttery mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: beef stew, comfort food, slow-cooked stew, short ribs, family recipe