These Beef Short Ribs are slowly cooked and perfectly seasoned braised beef short ribs, carrots, and onions in a broth that becomes an awesome gravy. These Beef Short Ribs will remind you of those home-cooked meals your Grandmother used to make. There is so much flavor in these tender braised short ribs and slow-cooked veggies. Serve with mashed potatoes or egg noodles. Add a nice crusty piece of French bread, and you will think that you have won the lottery.
Are you looking for some great comfort food recipes to get you through the winter months? These cold winter days are perfect for those slow-cooking recipes that make your home smell like heaven. You know, the home-style kind that your Mom and Grandma used to fix while you were at school. I remember coming home from school to the best smells that good cooking has to offer.
I love those kinds of meals, and now that all the trees are down and the ground is almost a shade of brown, those comfort foods are just the perfect pick-me-up. These fall-off-the-bone Beef Short Ribs are mouthwatering goodness. They slow cook for about two hours. Dutch ovens are perfect because you can do it all in one pan. However, if you have an ovenproof skillet, that will work as well, or you can just use a skillet and a casserole dish.
How do you cook Beef Short Ribs?
First, in a large bowl, add the flour, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and cayenne. Add the short ribs and shake to coat. Using an ovenproof skillet or large Dutch oven, brown the short ribs in butter over medium heat and remove to a plate. Deglaze the pan with a little bit of wine to remove those brown bits. Then add the Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, onions, carrots, and browned short ribs.
Cover and bake for a couple of hours or until fork tender. Remove the meat and vegetables to a plate or bowl. Mix equal parts cold water and cornstarch. Whisk into the pan with the juices to create the gravy. Serve the gravy ladled over the meat and veggies.
Helpful Recipe Tips
- Beef short ribs may be difficult to find so you may want to ask your butcher if he can cut you some. For the best flavor use bone in short ribs.
- Try fresh herbs like sprigs of thyme and rosemary. Try dried herbs like bay leaves and oregano.
- For the best taste use a good quality fry red wine like cabernet sauvignon or merlot.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
- To freeze, first cool completely, then place in a freezer safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
What are Beef Short Ribs?
They are a bone it cut of beef taken from the brisket, chuck, or rib. Included are a short portion of the rib bone which is covered by varying thicknesses of beef. There are boneless short ribs but you really want the bone in ones. The bone adds flavor and releases moisture. They are best slow cooked so the fat that is marbled in them can tenderize the meat.
What is a dutch oven?
A Dutch Oven is a large heavy pot that works on top of the stove for browning. Then covered and into the oven for slow cooking. It is the perfect braising pan. I love my dutch ovens. I use them for soups and even for deep frying when I don’t want to clean the fryer. Because it is so heavy it helps keep the oil at a more steady temperature. They are so easy to use and clean.
Yes folks winter does have its benefits. You might as well take full advantage of the recipes for the season like these lip smacking Beef Short Ribs Recipe because before you know it the season will be over and you will be looking for salads, fruit and grill recipes.
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Braised Beef Short Ribs
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
- 2 lbs beef short ribs
- 2-3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 can 14.5 ounce low sodium beef broth
- 2 medium onions quartered
- 3 carrots peeled and chunked
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In large ziploc bag add flour, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and cayenne. Add short ribs and shake to coat.
- In dutch oven or large heavy skillet melt 1-2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add short ribs and brown on all sides. Do not overcrowd so you may need to work in batches. Add more butter if necessary. Remove browned short ribs to plate. Add wine to deglaze the pan. Stir to remove the brown bits from the pan. Add Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, onions, carrots and browned short ribs. Cover with lid or heavy aluminum foil and place in oven at 325 degrees for 2-2 1/2 hours or until tender.
- Remove the meat and veggies to a platter. Thoroughly mix 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch with 1 1/2 tablespoons cold water, then pour into your broth mixture. Cook over medium heat for several minutes to thicken. Season with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve gravy poured over meat and veggies.
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Notes
- Beef short ribs may be difficult to find so you may want to ask your butcher if he can cut you some. For the best flavor use bone in short ribs.
- Try fresh herbs like sprigs of thyme and rosemary. Try dried herbs like bay leaves and oregano.
- For the best taste, use a good quality fry red wine like cabernet sauvignon or merlot.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
- To freeze, first cool completely, then place in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
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Linda Chambless
Making this weekend…. I don’t see where the rosemary or thyme comes in (as posted in tips)
Also plan to triple this recipe. Triple all ingredients – or will there be too much sauce?
Thanks, Beth! Love your cooking!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Linda! Sorry about the delay. It was just suggested add ins. If you like thyme or rosemary (or both) you can throw in a few sprigs while it is cooking. I have never tripled this recipe but my guts instinct tells me to triple all the ingredients or at least cost to it. Happy cooking!
Carolyn
I liked this recipe because not only was it quick and easy to prepare, it was also super delicious! I made exactly as written, no substitutions at all!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Carolyn! So glad that you liked it!
Jupiter
This looks like such a filling meal, especially for colder days! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe – I always struggle to make meat tender.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Jupiter! Enjoy!
Tammy
Oooh my mouth is watering! What a flavorful and comforting dish for the fall and winter months. I love short ribs…definitely need to make this for the family soon. Homemade biscuits or noodles would be perfect here!
Beth Pierce
So true, Tammy! Enjoy!
Celebrate Woman Today
Traditions in recipes is one of my favorite things. I like to see how people keep their culture through food and its traditional preparation.
Lori
Yes please! This sounds amazing and looks amazing too. I love the amount of veggies with it.
Renata
We love cooking with short rib, but we tend to stick to a ragu with it. This sounds like a great way of using short rib in another way so we’ll have to try it out.
Melissa
This was perfect for my husband. He really enjoys meaty meals with plenty of sauce. He loved it. The only problem is now he wants me to make it every week.
Tanya
Reading about these Beef Short Ribs has my mouth watering! The description of slowly cooked, perfectly seasoned ribs with tender braised vegetables and a savory gravy instantly brings back memories of comforting, home-cooked meals. Pairing them with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or crusty French bread sounds like an absolute delight. It’s the kind of dish that truly warms both the heart and the stomach. Thanks for sharing this delicious-sounding recipe that’s sure to evoke nostalgia and satisfy any craving!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Tanya! I sure hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Krystle Cook
This looks like pot roast but with a twist. I love it. I wish my kids liked this kind of meal more but they just pick at it.
Marie
This recipe is so delicious! This BEEF SHORT rib is perfect for this season. Thanks for the recipe!
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Marie! Enjoy!
Sammie
I had never tried beef short ribs until now. These are really good and fairly easy to make. One of my new favorite comfort food meals. So glad that I found you on Facebook.
Lisa
These beef short ribs looks tender. I would like to try making them this way, it looks delicious.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Lisa! Enjoy!
Catherine
Great short ribs recipe. Everything was so delicious and flavorful. The short ribs were so tender they melted in your mouth, and the onions and carrots were just perfect drenched in the gravy. Next timm I am going to have my Mom and Dad over for dinner. They would love the meal so much.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Catherine! I am so glad that you liked the beef short ribs. They are comfort food at its best.
Kim
Thank you so much for the recipe, it was very easy to follow and delicious! A few friends are coming over this weekend, I am going to make it again. They will love it.
Ben
Aww, yeah. I love short ribs. I make them all the time, in fact. This is my new favorite recipe. They’re super tender!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Ben! So glad that you like the short ribs recipe.
Indu
Different recipes give plenty of choice to try. Some ingredients can be replaced as per personal taste.
Erik
Looks so delish! Adding on our must make list!
Sandra
This is so good! My family really loved it! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Sandra!
Margaret Petruzzo
Made this for dinner. Doubled the broth for extra sauce for the mashed potatoes.
I guess everyone liked it since it took 3 hours to make and 10 minutes to consume. Lol
Beth Pierce
I am so glad that everyone liked it.
RJ
This is the third or fourth time making this recipe. This time I used about 3.5lbs short ribs and didn’t need to add any extra ingredients. This recipe is a KEEPER!!👍
Beth Pierce
Thanks RJ! So happy that you like them! Thanks for the tip!
liz
This dish looks amazing! Would u recommend cooking this in an instant pot?
Beth Pierce
I have not cooked enough with an instant pot to make a recommendation. Perhaps one of the readers will have a suggestion.
Jose
Thank you for the recipe it has my house smelling good my wife loved it. It went well with rice thank you again.
Beth Pierce
My pleasure Jose! So glad that you liked it!
Joe
Man oh man this is the best beef short ribs I have eat in a long time. Just wanted to say thank you for the great receipt. This will be our go to receipt from now on for beef short ribs.
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Joe! So glad that you liked them! They are delicious!
Mira
This isn’t done cooking yet, but my house smells AMAZING. This was exactly what I was looking for for the 1.9lbs of shortribs that came in my meat csa! I’m going to serve roasted potatoes with it 🙂
Beth Pierce
Delicious! I am kind of jealous as I am very hungry!!
E
If I cook this in a crockpot how long do I cook this on low heat? Also, what type of wine do you prefer?? Sorry, I don’t drink wine so I don’t know what is considered a good dry wine for this.
Beth Pierce
Sorry about the delay. I had to go the ER on Easter Sunday for a kidney stone and I have been trying to play catch up since. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. I use a dry red like a Cabernet Sauvignon or a Merlot. I often use Apothic Red which is a wine that we enjoy drinking.
Carol
Being stuck in the house, here in NJ due to Covid 19, I’m doing a lot of cooking I never had the time to do due before. Made this receipe tonight, with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, it was wonderful. Always wanted to make short ribs, I’m (and my family) glad I did!
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Carol. So glad that you liked them. Keep cooking and be safe!
Jane
Absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly, I can’t wait to make it again.
Hope
Delicious!!! Our fav! Thank you!
Jennifer
I don’t have a dutch oven or a large pot that goes into oven. could I use a glass casserole dish in a conventional oven?
Beth Pierce
Yes you can just cover well with aluminum foil.
Jeanne ROLAND
Yes!!! I made this recipe to tee and gravy and all is on point- 5 star
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much! Glad that you enjoyed it!
Jeanne ROLAND
When you deglaze do you completely remove the brown crumbs or leave them?
Beth Pierce
Leave them! They are tasty!
pam voisey
hi what can i use instead of wine
Beth Pierce
You could either add a little more beef broth or omit it.
Krista
I could eat this all day long! Love some good comfort food!
Jen
My husband couldn’t stop raving about how much he loved this! Definitely going into our regualar rotation, thanks!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
This needs to happen at my house very soon!!
Catalina
I am drooling over these ribs. I need to make them immediately!
Chrissie Baker
I never review recipes but I felt the urge since this one turned out incredibly! Restaurant quality for sure. My husband and I both adored it. Thanks!!
Erin
I know for sure this would be a huge hit in my house!
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Erin! I am sure that your family will love them!!
Taylor
Ultimate comfort food! This looks amazing!
Dee
These look so amazing! I love short ribs
Paula
Absolutely LOVE short ribs.
Beth Pierce
Me too Paula!
Jade Manning
This looks like my next dinner!! Mouth watering!!
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Jade! I hope you enjoy it!
Allison
The perfect meal for these chilly days. Hearty, comforting and delicious!
Sara Welch
This will make a perfect dinner after we wrap up sports this evening! The sun finally came out, but it is still chilly! This will surely warm us all up; looks delicious!
Jen
My stomach just growled looking at your photos! I know this will be a hit in our home.
Autumn Murray
This looks so darn good! It’s been a while since I have made beef short ribs for my family. I’ll give your recipe a try! Thank you.
Beth Pierce
My pleasure Autumn! I hope you and your family enjoy it!!
artchee
The beef looks very tender. Being it a slow-cooked dish, I bet this could melt in your mouth. :0)
Beth Pierce
Yes indeed it really does! You should fix it this weekend.
Shannon Gurnee
We love beef short ribs in our family! This looks like a delicious recipe!
Beth Pierce
Awesome! You should try it! It is so delicious!
Tiffany La Forge-Grau
I haven’t eaten beef short ribs in quite a long time! Your recipe looks so good, I may just have to add it to my dinner list!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Tiffany! I think you will enjoy them!
Subhashish Roy
It looks like an inviting dish. Would love to try it out with mutton instead.
Emmanuel Damian
Beef Short Ribs Recipe is so interesting to prepare. I would like to serve it to my family and friends.
Beth Pierce
That sounds like a great plan Emmanuel! Thanks for stopping by!
Mary Edwards
I’m always looking for new recipes. This looks delicious and I can’t wait to give it a try. I haven’t had a beef dish in awhile..i’ve been stuck on chicken.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Mary! I get stuck on chicken sometimes too! I hope you enjoy it!
Shahrom Martijn
I tried this yesterday and with a little dash of tabasco it made alot of difference to the dish. Thanks for sharing.
Beth Pierce
Tabasco makes everything better!! I will have to give that a try!!
Elicit Folio
This recipe looks so amazing and the way your cooking instructions are outlined, I can tell this dish will be super tender and full of flavor. Saving this pin for dinner this week!
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much! It is a fabulous dish. I hope you and yours enjoy it!
Heather
I had to print this one out. My husband is a huge short ribs fan but I never knew how to make them!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Heather! I am sure hubby will love them! They are so delicious!!
Rosey
My mom just bought a dutch oven. y grandma used to use one all of the time. 🙂
Beth Pierce
I love my Dutch oven! This recipe is great in a dutch oven!
Sarah
Winter has some great recipes and this one is no exception! The meat looks so tender and is paired perfectly with those carrots and onions! Yum!
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Sara! I really hope that you enjoy it as much as we do!
Stacie
I can’t wait to make this. Beef and veggies like this is the best combo on a cold, winter day. They’re my go-to.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Stacie! They are my go to as well!
Robin Gagnon
Such a rich comforting dish. the family loves it.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Robin! I am glad that you enjoyed it!
Gina Matsoukas
Fall off the bone and flavorful for the win! Delicious!
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Gina! Glad that you enjoyed them!!
Mary
If I double this recipe, how long am I cooking them for ?Also,if I do them it he crockpot, would 8 hours be good on high ?
Beth Pierce
If doubling the recipe and cooking in a dutch oven the time would be about the same. LOW HEAT in the crock pot for about 7-8 hours.
Brooke
These look great! I want to try and make them for dinner this week but I am hesitant on the use of cayenne and cumin. Can i skip these two ingredients or substitute for something else? My family (me in particiular!) does not like a lot of heat in a dish. Does the cayenne and cumin make it taste spicy or mexican-like flavored? I like hearty dishes that are flavorful but I’m not brave enough for the spicy ones. I certainly don’t want a bland dish so i’m open for suggestions! 🙂
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much! The cumin and cayenne in here are very mild and do not make it taste Mexican. Do you like cumin? It is very mild and somewhat sweet. A couple of suggestion you can skip those spices altogether, you can could skip them and add a little dried basil and a little parsley or you could just skip the cayenne and go with the cumin. Lots of things to play with here….you could also increase the garlic and onion powder a tad.
Marlene Bundrock
What can I substitute for the wine? With a substitution how much flavor difference will there be? If I use a wine, what dry wine would you recommend? I know nothing about wine. Thank you!
Beth Pierce
You can sub more beef broth for the wine. There will be a little flavor difference. I would use a Merlot or a Cabernet Sauvignon. However if you do not have anyone to drink the rest of the bottle I am not sure it is worth the expense.
Mary
Use Vermouth instead of cooking wine! Vermouth will last longer much than wine in your fridge – up to 3 months! Wine doesn’t last more than a couple days even with a vacuum stopper. I rarely drink more than half a glass of wine and my husband doesn’t drink wine at all, so I rarely buy it- definitely not for cooking.
Beth Pierce
Thanks for the heads up Mary.
Mimi
I think your confused in your comment read it you’ll see
Kimmy Jo
I used red cooking wine from my local Kroger. I’m waiting for the masterpiece to be done…lol
Thank you so much for the recipe! I’m going to make homemade sour cream and chives mashed potatoes, buttered corn, and creamed spinach all as a tower presentation!!!
Hugs to you all!!
Kimmy Jo
I almost forgot..I’m making yeast rolls as well!
Beth Pierce
All of that sounds so incredibly delicious!
Randy
I will be trying this very soon….looks so so yummie…..thanks Beth….actually looked at alot of your dishes and they look so good…will comment after I cook the ribs and let you know how they turned out….have a great evening…Randy
Beth Pierce
Thanks Randy! Such a sweet comment. I sure hope you like your short ribs and look forward to hearing from you! Happy cooking!!
Nancy Garabrandt
I already have my short ribs in the oven!! Lol. I forgot to put them in the crock pot for tonight & I didn’t want to waste abs perfect cut of meat, along with they aren’t cheap. Soooo- Beth…. do you have a recipe for creamed spinach ?? I have never had that before. I know it’s now 2021 & not sure you still even check your site. I’m willing to try. Thanks so much.
Beth Pierce
Here you go Creamed Spinach I do check my site as often as possible
O J Langley
Maybe I missed it…but what is the servings, 4 – 6?
Beth Pierce
2-4 There are only about 2 beef short ribs in a lb but you could easily double this recipe.
Tami G
Can something be substituted for the beef broth…everytime I cook with it, my food seems to have a bad kind of sour taste…
Beth Pierce
Sure use vegetable broth or chicken broth. In a quick moment where I don’t want to run to the store I substitute.
Tami G.
Thank you!
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome!
Linda
Try Rachel Ray beef broth, rated #1 in taste tests Btw, I use both beef broth and chicken broth
susan clark
Out of this world !!! yum yum i added half a teaspoon horseradish when i searved it. OH yum My only regeret i I did’nt make more LOL followed the recipe exactly
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Susan! I love them too! Thanks for the nice complement. I needed a little pick me up tonight!