Short Ribs Braised with Mushrooms and Tomatoes

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Chef John's slow-braised short ribs with porcini mushrooms are cooked until meltingly tender and delicious. The rich tomato gravy is irresistible over potatoes or soft polenta.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup dried porcini mushrooms

  • ½ cup water

  • 2 ½ pounds beef short ribs

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 onion, sliced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 cups beef broth

  • 1 cup tomato sauce

  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • 1 bay leaf

Directions

  1. Combine mushrooms and water in a bowl; soak until mushrooms are rehydrated, about 30 minutes. Drain mushrooms and reserve liquid; dice mushrooms.

  2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  3. Season short ribs all over with salt and black pepper.

  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook short ribs in hot oil until browned on all sides, 7 to 12 minutes. Transfer ribs to a Dutch oven.

  5. Return skillet to heat and saute onion with a pinch of salt until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Stir mushrooms into onion mixture.

  6. Pour reserved mushroom liquid into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir beef broth, tomato sauce, rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf into onion mixture.

  7. Pour tomato mixture over short ribs in the Dutch oven. Cover the Dutch oven with a lid.

  8. Transfer to the preheated oven and cook until short ribs are fork-tender, about 2 hours.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

362 Calories
30g Fat
6g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 362
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 38%
Saturated Fat 12g 58%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 557mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 17g 33%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 298mg 6%

* 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.