Indulge in tender, slow-cooked beef short ribs simmered to perfection in rich red wine gravy. This hearty dish is a comforting masterpiece for any occasion.
5601 kcal
/serving
8 hrs
Serves
4
Medium
American
Meal Prep Friendly
Ingredients
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 beef short ribs'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tbsp sunflower oil'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 onion, chopped'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '3 garlic cloves, minced'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '240ml red wine'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '640ml beef stock'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tsp dried thyme'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp tomato purée'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tsp sugar'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 bay leaves'}
- {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '¼ tsp salt'}
- {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '¼ tsp ground black pepper'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce'}
- {'group': 'Thickener', 'item': '2 tbsp cornflour mixed with 5 tbsp cold water'}
Preparation
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Prepare the cornflour slurry by mixing cornflour with cold water.
Cooking
- Heat sunflower oil in a frying pan over high heat.
- Brown the beef short ribs on all sides, about 10 mins.
- Reduce heat to medium, add chopped onion, and cook for 2 mins.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 min.
- Pour in red wine, bring to a simmer, and cook for 3-4 mins.
- Add beef stock, thyme, tomato purée, sugar, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Bring to a boil, then transfer everything to a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hrs until the beef is tender.
Plating & Serving
- Remove the ribs from the slow cooker.
- Strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan.
- Over high heat, whisk in the cornflour slurry until the gravy thickens to a medium consistency.
- Serve the ribs with the gravy, alongside creamy mashed potatoes and green vegetables.
Notes
Leftovers can be used in burritos. To make ahead, cool the cooked ribs in their liquid, refrigerate for up to 2 days, and reheat in the oven at 160°C (320°F (160°C)) for 30-40 mins.
Suggested Sides
creamy mashed potato
green vegetables
Nutrition per Serving
5601
Calories
205.8g
Protein
176% DV
18.2g
Carbs
6% DV
510.6g
Fat
654% DV
1.1g
Fiber
3% DV
4.3g
Sugars
1214mg
Sodium
81% DV
1064mg
Cholesterol
303% DV
| Diet Type | Low Carb Low Sodium |
| Health Labels | Sugar Conscious Keto Friendly Dairy Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Kosher |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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