Description
Boneless short ribs are a tender and flavorful cut of beef that can be cooked using a variety of methods including braising slow cooking grilling or oven roasting This recipe focuses on achieving rich deep flavors with a melt-in-your-mouth texture Perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions boneless short ribs pair well with mashed potatoes roasted vegetables or a hearty sauce
Ingredients
Boneless Short Ribs 2 lbs
Olive Oil 2 tbsp
Salt 1 tsp
Black Pepper 1 tsp
Garlic Powder 1 tsp
Onion Powder 1 tsp
Smoked Paprika 1 tsp
Beef Broth 2 cups
Tomato Paste 2 tbsp
Worcestershire Sauce 2 tbsp
Carrots chopped 2 medium
Onion chopped 1 large
Bay Leaves 2
Fresh Thyme 3 sprigs
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F 163°C
Pat the boneless short ribs dry with a paper towel and season generously with salt black pepper garlic powder onion powder and smoked paprika
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat Sear the short ribs on all sides until browned then remove and set aside
In the same pot sauté the chopped onions and carrots until softened Add tomato paste and stir for 1 minute
Pour in the beef broth and red wine scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot Stir in Worcestershire sauce bay leaves and fresh thyme
Return the seared short ribs to the pot ensuring they are submerged in the liquid Cover with a lid and transfer to the preheated oven
Braise for 2 to 3 hours until the ribs are fork-tender
Remove from the oven and let the ribs rest for 10 minutes before serving Discard the bay leaves and thyme stems
Notes
For a deeper flavor marinate the short ribs overnight with olive oil garlic and herbs
Slow cooking option Cook on low in a slow cooker for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours
Grilling option Slice ribs into thin strips and grill over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side
For a thicker sauce remove the ribs and simmer the braising liquid uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes until reduced
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Boneless Short Ribs Recipe Braised Short Ribs Slow Cooked Beef Ribs