Merlot Braised Beef Short Ribs

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 15
Merlot Braised Beef Short Ribs - A hearty, comforting meal perfect for cooler weather
in Beef

Prep

20 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3 hours, 20 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

8 meaty beef short ribs
salt & pepper
1 cup merlot ( I use wine from BC vineyards )
2 1/2 cups beef stock
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 medium onion , halved and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
4 -5 sprigs fresh thyme

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
621
Sugar
5g
Fat
53g
Merlot Braised Beef Short Ribs is a classic winter weather comfort food. This dish is warm, hearty, and satisfying with tender meat that falls off the bone. It's made with simple ingredients but packs a complex flavor thanks to wine and slow cooked braising process. The aroma is something you can't resist! This dish is versatile and can be served over mashed potatoes, risotto, or a hearty salad to bring out the best flavors.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2.Season the beef short ribs with salt and pepper, and dredge them in the flour to coat.
3.Heat some oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and brown the beef short ribs on all sides.
4.Remove the beef short ribs from the Dutch oven, and set them aside.
5.Add the onions and garlic to the Dutch oven, and cook until softened.
6.Add the merlot, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and beef stock to the Dutch oven, and bring to a simmer.
7.Add the beef short ribs back into the Dutch oven along with the fresh thyme sprigs.
8.Cover the Dutch oven, and place it in the oven for 2 1/2-3 hours, until the beef short ribs are tender and falling off the bone.
9.Remove the beef short ribs from the Dutch oven, and set them aside to rest.
10.Skim the fat off the top of the braising liquid, and reduce the liquid over high heat until thickened.
11.Serve the beef short ribs with the reduced braising liquid.

PROS

This meal is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for cooler weather.
The beef short ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and packed with flavor.

CONS

Though delicious, this dish is high in fat and calories.
It should be enjoyed as an occasional treat as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Though not particularly healthy, this dish can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Beef is a good source of protein and iron, which are important for building and maintaining muscle and supporting the circulatory system.

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