Description
Short Rib Ragu is a heartwarming Italian delight that transforms tender, succulent meat into a rich, flavorful sauce. Simmered with tomatoes, red wine, and aromatic herbs, this dish creates an inviting aroma that fills your home with warmth. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, it pairs beautifully with pasta or creamy polenta. Experience the love and comfort of this classic recipe that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds bone-in short ribs
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces whole peeled canned tomatoes
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear the short ribs in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned on all sides. Remove from pot.
- Sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic in the same pot until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add crushed tomatoes and red wine; stir to combine.
- Return short ribs to the pot, add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer gently with a partially covered lid for about 2 hours.
- Remove the bay leaf and shred the meat back into the sauce. Serve over pasta or creamy polenta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg