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    Published: Feb 24, 2019 · Modified: Aug 28, 2023 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    Oven Braised Beef Short Ribs

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    Prepare yourself for one of the most delicious Oven-Braised Boneless Short Rib meals you'll ever have. These buttery, bacony, beef ribs will literally melt in your mouth, and make you swoon with delight! You have my word on it!

    Overhead picture of braised short ribs on a white plate with carrots and green beans.

    When I want to impress guests and pull out all the stops to make a memorable meal, this is the recipe I go to.

    Braising Boneless Beef Ribs in the oven takes a few initial minutes to prepare but after that, the oven does all the work while you go about your day, which makes it the perfect dish for entertaining.

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    • The ingredient list:
    • Wolfgang's method for braising short ribs:
    • Side dish suggestions:
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    The ingredient list:

    • Boneless Beef Short Ribs
    • Avocado Oil (or your favorite light-colored oil)
    • Bacon
    • Onions
    • Red Wine
    • Beef Stock or Broth
    • Prepared Horseradish
    • Ketchup
    • Bay Leaves
    • Garlic
    • Salt and Pepper

    What exactly is braising?

      Braising is simply cooking meat low and slow (on the stovetop or in the oven), in a covered pan in some sort of cooking liquid.

      What is the key to getting the most flavor from braising?

      • Browning the protein (in this case, the beef short ribs) first is always the best tip I can give when it comes to a flavorful braise.
      • When a protein is well browned, it creates caramelization on the outside of the meat which will deepen and intensify the flavor of the entire completed braised dish.  
      • The braising liquid used is extremely important for building up the most flavor in a braise.
      • Make sure to choose full flavored liquids (stocks and broths as opposed to water) with plenty of depth, and good quality wine, because the braising liquid will permeate the meat as it cooks, making it extra tender and delicious.
      • Scraping up the browned bits (known as the fond) from the bottom of the pan from caramelizing the meat, and as you add a little of the braising liquid to the pot, is an excellent way to add more flavor to the braise.
      • Once all the fond is fully incorporated into the braising liquid, you can rest assured that your completed dish will be packed with the most incredible, deep, rich flavor which will only intensify as it finishes cooking!
      Closeup picture of short ribs on a fork.

      What are some good substitutions for avocado oil?

        • Not everyone has avocado oil in their pantry, and not everyone can easily find avocado oil in their marketplace.
        • That said, any light-colored oil such as grapeseed oil, canola oil, vegetable oil, peanut oil will work well. 
        • Since a light-colored oil has a higher smoke point than darker oils, they're better for high-temperature searing.

        Wolfgang's method for braising short ribs:

        Serving suggestions for braised beef short ribs?

        • The night I made these Oven Braised Beef Short Ribs with Bacon and Red Wine we had company over, so I made an extra big pot of short ribs. I served them over Make-Ahead Cheesy Horseradish Mashed Potatoes. YUMMY!
        • You can also serve them over polenta, egg noodles, baked potatoes, quinoa, spaghetti squash, rice...As you can see, the serving suggestions are limitless.
        • Also, leave the knives in the drawer because you certainly won't need one!!

        Side dish suggestions:

        • Garlic Mashed Potatoes from The Stay at Home Chef
        • Crispy Cheesy Roasted Broccoli from The Chunky Chef
        • Roasted Baby Potatoes with Garlic and Fresh Herbs
        • Celery Root Mashed Potatoes
        • Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Sweet and Spicy Candied Bacon
        • Roasted Parsnips and Carrots with Cardamom and Maple Syrup 
        Closeup picture of short ribs over mashed potatoes on a white plate with carrots and green beans in the background.

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        **NOTE - this recipe feeds 6-8 people very comfortably. Please feel free to divide this recipe, and its ingredients, by half if needed. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

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        A serving of Oven Braised Beef Short Ribs on a plate with mashed potatoes.

        Oven Braised Beef Short Ribs

        Renee Goerger
        Prepare yourself for one of the most delicious oven-braised boneless short rib meals you'll ever have. These buttery, bacony beef ribs will literally melt in your mouth, and make you swoon with delight! You have my word on it!
        5 from 5 votes
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        Prep Time 15 minutes mins
        Cook Time 4 hours hrs
        Total Time 4 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
        Course comfort food, Main Course
        Cuisine American
        Servings 6 servings
        Calories 697 kcal

        Equipment

        • Dutch oven
        • whisk
        • measuring cups and spoons
        • chef's knife
        • cutting board
        • slotted spoon
        • oven mitts
        • kitchen timer optional
        • salt and pepper grinders
        • tongs
        • slotted spatula

        Ingredients
         
         

        • 4 pounds boneless beef short ribs
        • salt and pepper
        • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or other light colored oil
        • ¼ pound bacon, cut into 1" pieces
        • 1 large onion, chopped
        • 2 cups beef stock or broth low-sodium or no sodium
        • 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
        • ¼ cup ketchup
        • 3 large bay leaves
        • 3 cloves garlic minced
        • ½ cup red wine not cooking wine

        Instructions
         

        • Preheat oven to 300-degrees (F) (150 degrees Celsius).
        • Season the short ribs on both sides with salt and pepper.
        • Working in batches (if needed) brown the short ribs well on both sides in the avocado oil over medium/high heat. Remove the meat to a plate after browning.
        • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the chopped onion and bacon to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, while the onion softens and the bacon cooks.
        • Scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot while cooking the bacon and onion. If needed, add a splash of beef broth to help loosen the bits.
        • Add the short ribs and the bay leaves into the pot along with any accumulated meat juices leftover on the plate from browning the short ribs.
        • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the beef broth, horseradish, ketchup, and garlic.
        • Reduce the heat to low, and pour in the beef stock braising liquid along with the red wine.
        • Cover the pot and place into a preheated oven to braise for 4 hours.
        • Remove the pot from the oven. Taste the sauce, and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
        • Remove the bay leaves and serve the short ribs over mashed potatoes, noodles, rice, or polenta. Spoon the juice over the meat, and enjoy!

        Notes

        Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
        Leftovers may be frozen. Cool completely first and then store in an airtight freezer container for up to 3 months.

        Nutrition

        Serving: 1servingCalories: 697kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 62gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 604mgPotassium: 1382mgFiber: 0gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 4.6mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 7mg
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        Beef short ribs over mashed potatoes on a plate with a glass of wine in the background.

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        1. Linda says

          February 24, 2019 at 8:23 am

          5 stars
          I love short ribs and these look awesome! Love how you described the best way to make a good braising on the meat and what to use to make it most flavorable. I'll have to check out serving them on mashed potatoes and I usually serve them over a cheesy polenta. Great company meal to put in my back pocket.

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          • Renée says

            February 24, 2019 at 1:15 pm

            Ooooh. Cheesy polenta. Now you've gone and made me hungry, Linda!! 🙂

            Reply
        2. Beth Pierce says

          February 24, 2019 at 7:39 am

          5 stars
          I absolutely love beef short rids! I had a little trouble finding the avocado oil but I finally found it at one of the higher end grocery markets! Fabulous recipe!

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          • Renée says

            February 24, 2019 at 7:55 am

            Thank you, Beth. Glad you liked the ribs and glad you found the avocado oil. That said, I'm going to amend the recipe with other oil substitutions as well. Thanks for the round-about suggestion.

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