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RCI-MT.003.0005.001

Braised Shortribs

Shortribs cooked in beef broth with aromatic herbs and vegetables makes a fork-tender, flavorful ent

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced

Ingredients

  • English cut beef shortribs
    2 1/2 pounds
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
    1 unit
  • bacon fat
    1/4 cup
  • beef broth
    6 cups
  • red wine
    1 1/2 cups
  • tomato paste
    1 cup
  • dried rosemary
    2 tsp
  • dried thyme
    1 tbsp
  • Finely chopped rosemary
    1 unit
  • onion
    diced
    1 large
  • minced garlic
    3 tbsp
  • carrots
    peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
    4 unit
  • redskin potatoes
    cut into 2-inch cubes
    3 unit
  • olive oil
    1 tbsp
  • Flour
    1 unit

Method

1
Heat bacon fat in a 6 quart cast iron Dutch oven over medium high heat. Season shortribs with salt, freshly ground black pepper, then dredge in flour. Place 1 or 2 in the pot at one time, and cook until browned on all sides. Repeat until all shortribs have been browned. Keep warm.
2
If there is not enough fat in the pan to coat the bottom, add olive oil. Add 1/4 of the vegetables at a time and sauté until browned around the edges. Repeat until all vegetables have been sautéed.
3
Add remaining ingredients and browned shortribs. Place into a cold oven and then set for 250 degrees F. Cook 5 1/2 hours.
4
Move to serving bowls and sprinkle each serving with finely chopped rosemary. Serve warm.