Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this hearty Short Rib Ragu. Tender braised beef short ribs in a savory tomato-based sauce, served over pasta or creamy polenta, make for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Braised Short Ribs:
- 3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Ragu Sauce:
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- Cooked pasta or polenta for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Sear the short ribs: Season short ribs with salt and pepper. Sear in a Dutch oven until browned. Set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: Cook onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in tomato paste, then add wine, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, herbs, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
- Braise in the oven: Return short ribs to the pot, cover, and braise in the oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
- Shred the meat: Remove ribs, shred the meat, discard bones and fat. Return meat to the sauce.
- Simmer: Simmer on the stovetop to thicken the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the ragu over pasta or polenta, garnished with parsley and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- This ragu tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop.
- You can make it ahead and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For a richer sauce, add 1/2 cup heavy cream at the end of cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe with sauce
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
