Short Ribs Braised in Red Wine

Short Ribs Braised in Red Wine

This delicious recipe is a crowd favourite. Hearty, filling and delicious – it is the perfect comfort food after a tiring day.

Ingredients (serves 5):

• 5-6 beef short ribs (300-400g each)
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 medium onions chopped
• 2 potatoes chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups dry red wine
• 2 cups beef stock
• 2 sprigs rosemary
• 3 sprigs thyme

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 150°C
2. Season short ribs with salt and pepper
3. Prepare an oven-proof pot and heat olive oil in high heat.
   Brown all sides of the short ribs in 2 batches and then remove from the pot.
4. Turning the heat to medium, add onions, potatoes and cook till onion is slightly translucent.
5. Add tomato paste and stir around for 2 minutes.
6. Add in rosemary, thyme, red wine, beef stock and stir them well.
7. Add the short ribs back into the pot.
8. Cover with lid and transfer to the oven for 3 hours. And serve!

Tips:

If you prefer a more saucey stew, you can put the pot back onto the stove and add more water. Adjust the taste accordingly and season with more salt and pepper.