Ultimate Braised Beef Short Rib Recipe | Tender, Flavorful, & Easy to Make

Discover the ultimate recipe for braised beef short ribs! In this video, I’ll show you step-by-step how to make tender, fall-off-the-bone beef short ribs that are packed with rich, deep flavor. Perfect for cozy dinners, special occasions, or when you just want a hearty, comforting meal.

This easy-to-follow recipe uses simple ingredients, and I’ll share all my tips and tricks for achieving that perfect balance of savory, succulent flavor. Pair these short ribs with creamy mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or your favorite sides for a show-stopping dinner.

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
• The best (and most cost effective) cuts of beef for braising
• Tips for creating a flavorful braising liquid
• How to achieve tender, juicy short ribs every time

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I Braised Beef Short Ribs Recipe

Ingredients:
• 1 tbsp Ghee (and any fat trimmings)
• 6-8 medium-sized beef chuck short ribs (or a 3.5-4.5 lb chuck roast with good marbling)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 shallots minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 cups dry red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot)
• fresh rosemary
• fresh thyme
• Chives (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare your ribs or chuck, and salt and pepper generously.
2. Chop carrots, celery, onion into similarly sized pieces (I prefer small)
3. Preheat Dutch oven to medium high on stovetop (start low and bring up) add ghee and fat trimmings and sear the beef. Be careful not to overcrowd the pot. Cook each side for 4-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
5. In the same pot, add the chopped vegetables. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until they start to soften. Add the garlic and shallots and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
6. Stir in the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for about 3-4 minutes. The tomato paste should darken almost to a brownish color.
7. Pour in the red wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to release any brown bits (the flavor). Bring the wine to a boil for 1 minute, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 6-10 minutes, it should reduce by half. **If you don’t cook with wine, just use an extra cup or 2 of beef broth and a tsp of Dijon!
8. Preheat your oven to 300F.
9.Add the beef broth and bring the mixture back up to a simmer. Return the short ribs. Add the rosemary and thyme.
10. Cover the Dutch oven with a lid and transfer it to the oven. At least the first time,c ook for 2.5 hours and check for tenderness, check every hour until finished. I generally cook mine for 4 hours and they are done. If I am gone longer I cook at 275 for 6 hours. The ribs are done when the meat is tender and pulling away from the bone.
11. Remove the ribs from the pot and strain the broth, leaving a smooth liquid. If there is excess fat you can skim it off. Simmer the strained broth on the stovetop while stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until it leaves a trail.
12. Make a bowl in your mashed potatoes and add 1-2 ribs then cover in the sauce until the bowl is partially filled! You can also serve over polenta, or even good risotto.
13. Sprinkle fresh chives and any leftover thyme.
14. Wish you had made more because that was so good.

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[lianet]

It makes me so happy and warm in this cold weather to watch Zack cook ❤ Anything bates to me is like a good ole Christmas movie, homey, fun, family oriented and full of JESUS❤

[krystalpatroll]

Hi Zach! First off, I want to thank you and your family for giving me the desire to find my way to God. I binge watched your show while I was pregnant with my 3rd son, and now follow a handful of ya'll on youtube, and never miss a service on the church youtube channel. Thank you all for being such a wholesome inspiration. My question is, when youre in between searing the meat and sauteeing the vegetables, where does the extra fat that was rendering go? Do I set it with the meat and place it back in the dutch oven to be tossed at the end, or do I discard it after the meat is done searing?

[Shell-sd]

Pro Chef checking in ✌ 😁 (with Culinary Arts Degree, important to say for critique as I elevate YOU:) Simply awesome, Zach, your level of knowledge is incredible, your passion for cooking is so fun to watch! I've worked various levels of restaurant 🌟's and the private 5-star, members only yacht club (even had to sign a NDA😂 because of famous members), let me tell you...I could put you in our kitchen (we only hire people with Culinary Arts Degrees) and not one Chef would question your experience or level of education in the field, NO JOKE 👍 and would think you have long term experience in the business! You are THAT GOOD 👍 😁 Love your cooking shows, very impressed! Anywhere that has this dish on the menu always sells out, always!

Not sure if you've heard of or used Demi Glace? Oh boy, talk about a new level of flavor, its intense, deep, it lingers for 10 minutes or more in your mouth😂 I've made it from scratch many times but it can also be bought ✌ I also like to compliment your teaching skills, you are gifted with that and can really make a difference in peoples lives who are learning!❤ Keep on keeping on, you're doing awesome, thanks for sharing 🤗Your channel is going to be HUGE!!! Blessings to you and the fam 😁 ❤

[harborspringsgirl]

Oh, this is going to have to be the next recipe I use. I love short ribs and that looks absolutely delectable.! Good job Zach!!

[janetkt-ut]

I am a meat and potatoes girl so things like this are also my comfort food. Thank you for another great recipe. 😋

[johnensminger]

Oh ya! Another mouth watering experience! Thanks for sharing your time and love of food Zach!😊

[paintersinasnap]

Loved the recipe! It lo9ks so yummy! I much prefer no music it's distracting. Keep cooking Zach we appreciate it!

[Beachgirl]

Made your recipe now for my 90 year old dad. He says it is the best!!!! I made him baked potatoes with the ribs. Really love your videos. Have tried all your recipes😋

[BrendaCloutier]

That looks so delicious, I can't wait to make this. I've never had beef short ribs, nor have I ever made them. This video has completely changed my mind, I had no idea they could be so easy and worth making them. Since I am 72 and widowed, I would love being able to go buy them already made, perhaps in a frozen pkg. I know one has to have $ to do something like that, but it might be something to eventually make money on. A girl can dream, can't she? Lol, I guess I'm gonna have to make them myself. My daughter is coming for a week in December, I think we can make and enjoy these together. It's a win-win her and myself. Thanks Zach, for the tutorial, grateful 🙏 BLESSINGS ❤❤❤❤😊 By the way, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your beautiful family ❤

[patriciatodd]

Looks so good, I love the aroma of the veggies as they cook.

[joanneschwartz]

Awesome presentation! My mouth is watering! 😊

[angelalong]

You have developed so much since the first episode. Awesome job! This is a great cold weather dish.

[cricket]

I'm right there with you on the short ribs. My most favorite cut of meat. The recipe looks time-consuming, but I'm sure the reward is well worth it. Looks absolutely scrumptious!🫶

[julieschaeffer]

Zack you make cooking look so easy and it looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!

[gillgallon]

That looked Amazing, thank you for sharing

[millertammy]

Another amazing recipe that I can't wait to try. Thank you for sharing that you can use the chuck roast for this.

[sharonlee]

Yum! I love that you use chuck roast because it is a cheaper cut of meat. Happy Thanksgiving to all of your family

[kathyghrist]

Looks amazing….I like that we can use chuck….a little more affordable!

[denisekelly]

That looks amazing! I will definitely be trying this!

[vickymosser]

Wow Zach that looks amazing and it's the perfect time of year for this..sure gotta try this and share it with my family and friends..looking forward to your next one..have a wonderful Thanksgiving ❤