Description
A comforting and rich beef stew featuring tender short ribs, earthy vegetables, and fresh herbs, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs bone-in short ribs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup full-bodied red wine
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat dry the short ribs and dust with flour, salt, and pepper.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sear short ribs for 4-5 minutes per side until browned.
- Remove ribs and sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in the same pot for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Deglaze with red wine, scraping up browned bits, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add short ribs back to pot with beef broth, thyme, bay leaves, and potatoes. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 2-3 hours until ribs are tender.
- Adjust seasonings, remove herbs, and serve hot with parsley garnish.
Notes
Let the stew rest for a while before serving for the flavors to meld. This stew can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: beef stew, short ribs, comfort food, family recipe, hearty meal