Italian Style Short Ribs

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 12
Hearty and flavorful Italian Style Short Ribs perfect for a cozy dinner
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

2-2.5 hrs

Ready In

2.5-3 hrs

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
3 slices bacon , chopped
2 pounds beef short ribs , cut into 2 inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup red wine
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano , crushed

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
550
Sugar
1g
Fat
37g
Italian Style Short Ribs are a classic comfort dish perfect for a cozy night in. This recipe includes beef short ribs that are slow-cooked in a dutch oven with a mixture of beef broth, lemon juice, red wine, and herbs. The result is tender, juicy meat that is full of flavor. This Italian style dish is hearty and filling, and perfect to share with family and friends.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F
2.Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crisp.
3.Remove the bacon and set aside. Season the short ribs with salt and pepper and place them in the Dutch oven. Sear the meat on all sides until browned.
4.Add the beef broth, lemon juice, red wine, dried oregano, and reserved bacon to the Dutch oven. Bring to a simmer and cover with a lid.
5.Transfer the Dutch oven to the preheated oven and bake for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.
6.Serve the short ribs hot with your favorite side dish.

PROS

Italian Style Short Ribs are the perfect comfort food- hearty, flavorful and filling.
The combination of beef, bacon, and red wine creates a tender and juicy meat that falls off the bone.

This dish is perfect for meal prep as it can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.

CONS

The dish takes more than 2 hours of cooking in total and needs advance planning to prepare.

This recipe contains a substantial amount of fat and salt and may not be the best option for someone on a restricted diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not the healthiest option, it contains high-quality protein that helps build and repair tissues in the body. Short ribs are a great source of zinc, which is essential for cell growth, immune function, wound healing and fighting off illnesses. Additionally, oregano has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and can help improve digestion.

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