Description
A heartwarming and flavorful beef stew featuring tender short ribs, earthy vegetables, and fresh herbs, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef short ribs
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine (like Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1–2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Oil, for searing
Instructions
- Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Pat the short ribs dry, season with salt and pepper, add oil, and sear the ribs on all sides until browned.
- Remove the ribs and add onions, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and herbs, sauté for 1 minute, then deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up any browned bits.
- Return the short ribs to the pot, pour in the beef broth, add bay leaves, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, or until ribs are tender. Alternatively, transfer to a slow cooker for 6-8 hours.
- Adjust seasoning, remove bay leaves, and serve the stew warm with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
Notes
For added depth, consider adding mushrooms during the last hour of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef stew, short ribs, comfort food, family recipe, slow cooking, hearty meal