Amazing Braised Beef Short Ribs

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
30%
Amazing Braised Beef Short Ribs
45 min.
6
743kcal

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These Amazing Braised Beef Short Ribs are a show-stopping dish that will impress your family and friends. They are incredibly tender and flavorful, with a rich sauce that is perfect for serving over mashed potatoes or polenta. The key to this recipe is the slow braising process, which allows the short ribs to become fall-off-the-bone tender. The combination of bacon, mushrooms, onions, and carrots creates a depth of flavor that is simply irresistible. Don't be intimidated by the long list of ingredients and steps - it is well worth the effort! This recipe is also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions. The nutrition profile is impressive, with a good balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. It is also a good source of many essential vitamins and minerals, including zinc, selenium, and vitamin B12. So, if you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal that will leave your taste buds wanting more, look no further than these Amazing Braised Beef Short Ribs!

Ingredients

  • strips bacon 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • pounds beef ribs 
  • teaspoon sea salt fine
  • teaspoon pepper fresh
  • pound mushrooms white sliced
  • pound mushrooms white sliced
  •  onion diced yellow
  •  carrots diced
  • cloves garlic minced
  • cups wine 
  • cups beef stock 
  • tablespoons tomato paste 
  • tablespoons beef base 
  • tablespoon thyme dried fresh
  •  bay leaves 
  • teaspoon pepper fresh black

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • pot
  • stove
  • pot holder

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300 degrees.
  2. Place a large heavy bottomed pot on the stove top (like a Le Creuset pot).
  3. Over medium heat cook 4 strips of Bacon in the large heavy bottomed pot until crisp.
  4. Remove from the heat and allow to drain on paper towels. Later you will crumble the Bacon into the finished Sauce. Reserve the Bacon Fat in the pot.
  5. Dry off any moisture on your Beef Short Ribs using paper towel. The meat will brown better and caramelize instead of steam if it is dry. This browning will produce a lot of flavor in the finished dish.
  6. Cut the Short Ribs into 3-4 inch sections. Trim some of the excess outer fat, leaving some for flavor. Season the Short Ribs with Sea Salt and Black Pepper.
  7. Over medium high add 3 T of Olive Oil to the Bacon Fat and brown all sides of the Short Ribs until they get a good dark brown sear. Give the Short Ribs room between each other so they do not steam and brown properly. You will have to do this in 2 to 3 batches to brown all the Short Ribs well. You will not be cooking through all the way, just browning at this stage. The Short Ribs will be raw in the middle.
  8. Place the first batch after browning in a bowl to catch any drippings.
  9. After all the Short Ribs are browned well, remove them from the pot and set aside in the large bowl to collect any drippings as they sit. Next remove the used Bacon Fat and Olive Oil from the pot leaving any of the cooked on bits stuck to the bottom of the pot. Reduce the heat to medium and add 3 T of fresh Olive Oil and saute the sliced Mushrooms until browned and crisp. 7-10 minutes.
  10. Then over medium heat add the diced Onions and Carrot and saute until soft, 5-7 minutes.
  11. Add the minced Garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  12. Deglaze the pot by adding 2 cups of Cabernet Sauvignon. As soon as you add the Wine increase the heat to high and stir rapidly, scraping the bottom of the pot releasing the cooked on brown bits stuck to the bottom. Bring to the boil then add 2 cups of Beef Stock and the Tomato Paste, Beef Base, Thyme, Bay Leaves, Sea Salt and Black Pepper. Allow to boil, stirring continuously for 3 minutes.
  13. Add the Beef Short Ribs and any juices that collected in the bowl to the boiling pot.
  14. Put them in snugly against each other and boil for 2 minutes.
  15. Then place the lid on the pot and place in the center of the oven and cook for 3 hours at 300 degrees undisturbed. Don't peek and release the moist heat that will make these Short Ribs fall of the bone.
  16. After 3 hours remove from the oven and take off the lid. Prepare for a steam facial!
  17. Remove the Cooked Beef Short Ribs to a large bowl. Be gentle, it will be falling off the bone. Allow the Sauce to sit for 3 minutes so the fat rises to the top. Skim off the fat using a large spoon and discard it.
  18. Remove as much as you can.
  19. Remove the Bay Leaves and stems from the Thyme if you used fresh Thyme.
  20. Remember, the pot is HOT, it just came from the oven!!! Use pot holders and place the pot of defatted Sauce over medium high heat and bring to a boil, stirring frequently, and reduce by a third. This will concentrate the Sauce into a rich incredible Sauce. Taste the Sauce and add Sea Salt and or Black Pepper is needed at this point. Crumble the Bacon and add to the Sauce stirring in well.
  21. Add the Beef Short Ribs back to the pot of reduced Sauce and remove from the heat. Coat the Short Ribs in the Sauce well.
  22. Serve Immediately over Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes or Polenta.

Nutrition Facts

Calories743kcal
Protein36.19%
Fat54.84%
Carbs8.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
46.14
Glycemic Load
2.8
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
40.417391304348%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
2.66mg
Delphinidin
3.34mg
Malvidin
20.99mg
Peonidin
1.48mg
Catechin
6.16mg
Epicatechin
8.53mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
1.85mg
Kaempferol
0.28mg
Myricetin
0.27mg
Quercetin
7.96mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:743.11kcal
37.16%
Fat:41.76g
64.25%
Saturated Fat:15.05g
94.09%
Carbohydrates:15.37g
5.12%
Net Carbohydrates:12.27g
4.46%
Sugar:6.39g
7.1%
Cholesterol:172.55mg
57.52%
Sodium:1281.59mg
55.72%
Alcohol:8.4g
46.67%
Protein:62g
123.99%
Vitamin B12:9.5µg
158.41%
Zinc:14.48mg
96.56%
Selenium:58.99µg
84.27%
Vitamin B3:16.58mg
82.89%
Phosphorus:728.09mg
72.81%
Vitamin B6:1.42mg
71.01%
Vitamin B2:1.15mg
67.74%
Potassium:1812.43mg
51.78%
Iron:8.28mg
45.97%
Copper:0.78mg
38.84%
Vitamin A:1817.18IU
36.34%
Vitamin B5:3.33mg
33.34%
Vitamin B1:0.49mg
32.47%
Magnesium:92.79mg
23.2%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.52%
Vitamin K:18.95µg
18.04%
Folate:55.99µg
14%
Fiber:3.1g
12.42%
Vitamin C:8.63mg
10.46%
Vitamin E:1.46mg
9.71%
Calcium:68.21mg
6.82%
Vitamin D:0.36µg
2.41%
Source:Foodista