Short Rib Ragu
Experience the ultimate comfort with our Short Rib Ragu, a hearty dish that’s perfect for cozy family dinners or special gatherings. Slow-cooked to perfection, this rich and flavorful ragu combines tender beef short ribs with aromatic vegetables, red wine, and crushed tomatoes, creating a sauce that’s bursting with deep flavors. While it takes about three hours to make, most of the time is hands-off, allowing you to focus on other tasks while it simmers away in your kitchen. Serve this luxurious ragu over pasta like tagliatelle or creamy polenta for an unforgettable meal that will warm your heart.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs beef short ribs
- 2 tbsp light olive oil
- 1 cup white onion, finely diced
- ½ cup celery, finely diced
- ½ cup carrot, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 ¾ cup crushed tomatoes
- Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the short ribs with kosher salt.
- In a large braiser or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, sear the ribs until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion, celery, carrot, and garlic in the same pot until softened.
- Add tomato paste, salt, and pepper; sauté for a few minutes.
- Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up any browned bits.
- Return short ribs to the pot and add crushed tomatoes; cover slightly ajar.
- Simmer on low heat for 2 to 2½ hours until tender; shred meat as needed.
- Adjust seasoning before serving over pasta or polenta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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