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Boneless Short Ribs Recipe: Melt-in-Your-Mouth

Melt-in-your-mouth red wine-braised boneless short ribs
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 –4 lbs boneless beef short ribs
  • Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 ribs of celery chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic smashed
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups dry red wine
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Optional: 8 oz cremini mushrooms halved

Instructions
 

  • Season & sear ribs until deep brown.
  • Sauté vegetables + tomato paste.
  • Deglaze with wine; add broth & herbs.
  • Braise covered 325°F 2½–3½ hrs until fork-tender.
  • Reduce sauce; serve over polenta or mashed potatoes.

Notes

• Better the next day
• Freezes beautifully
• Try Korean-style or mushroom variation
• Worth every minute