Smothered Beef Short Ribs

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No oven is needed for this beef short rib recipe. Instead, your stovetop does double duty, first in searing flour-dredged ribs, then in simmering them with vegetables and herbs in a savory mixture of wine and stock. This dish is great served over mashed potatoes.

Submitted by Michele O'Sullivan
Updated on April 25, 2024
Smothered Beef Short Ribs garnished with fresh herbs over mashed potatoes on a blue plate
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds beef short ribs

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • 2 cups chopped onions

  • 1 cup chopped celery

  • 1 cup chopped carrots

  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

  • 3 large bay leaves

  • 1 cup red wine

  • 8 cups beef stock

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

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  2. Season ribs with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.

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  3. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear ribs in hot oil in small batches, adding oil as needed, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate.

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  4. Add onions to the pot and sauté for 2 minutes. Add celery and carrots; sauté for 1 minute.

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  5. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in garlic, thyme, and bay leaves. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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  6. Pour wine into the pot and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add stock and bring to a boil.

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  7. Reduce the heat to low and add ribs.

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  8. Simmer until meat pulls away easily from the bone and sauce has thickened, about 2 hours.

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  9. Discard bay leaves. Stir in parsley and serve.

    Smothered Beef Short Ribs in a pot garnished with fresh herbs

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Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients, cooking liquid/sauce, and vegetables. The actual amount consumed will vary.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1505 Calories
129g Fat
26g Carbs
51g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 1505
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 129g 165%
Saturated Fat 51g 253%
Cholesterol 230mg 77%
Sodium 1238mg 54%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 51g 101%
Vitamin C 10mg 12%
Calcium 103mg 8%
Iron 8mg 43%
Potassium 1177mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.