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Short Rib Ragu Recipe

Savory Short Rib Ragu Recipe for Ultimate Comfort Food

This Short Rib Ragu Recipe is a delicious blend of flavors perfect for ultimate comfort food.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Ragu
  • 3 lbs Short Ribs Bone-in for richer flavor or boneless for ease of serving.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Essential for searing.
  • 2 tsp Kosher Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced.
  • 2 stalks Celery Diced.
  • 1 medium Carrot Diced.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste For caramelizing.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Freshly cracked.
  • 1 cup Red Wine Dry variety like Chianti or Merlot.
  • 2 cups Broth Chicken or beef.
  • 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes Canned.
  • 1 bundle Herb Bundle (Thyme, Rosemary) Remove before serving.
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Discard before serving.
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar To balance richness.
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley For garnish.
  • ¼ cup Parmigiano Reggiano For garnish.

Equipment

  • heavy-bottomed pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season short ribs with kosher salt. Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Sear short ribs for 4-5 minutes per side until brown.
  2. Remove short ribs and set aside. In the same pot, add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic, cooking for 5-6 minutes until soft.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the paste caramelizes.
  4. Return seared short ribs to the pot. Pour in red wine, scraping the pot bottom to lift browned bits.
  5. Add broth, crushed tomatoes, herb bundle, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, cover partially, and reduce heat. Cook for 2 to 2½ hours until fork-tender.
  6. Remove bay leaves and herb bundle. Shred meat from bones using forks. Stir in vinegar and adjust seasoning.
  7. For thicker sauce, simmer uncovered on low for 10-15 minutes. Serve over tagliatelle or polenta with parsley and Parmigiano Reggiano.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This Short Rib Ragu recipe is a beautiful blend of flavors that will warm your heart and your home!

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