Beef short ribs are a succulent, flavorful cut that, when cooked slowly, yield tender and richly flavored meat. This recipe for slow-cooked beef short ribs will guide you through the process of creating a deeply satisfying dish that’s perfect for a comforting meal. The key to this recipe is in the slow cooking, which breaks down the tough fibers of the meat, resulting in ribs that are so tender they fall off the bone.
Ingredients:
For the Beef Short Ribs:
- 4 pounds beef short ribs, bone-in
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine (optional, can substitute with beef broth)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Optional for Thickening the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch