Braised Short Ribs From 'Daniel
One serving contains 567 calories, 12g of protein, and 12g of fat. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up tomato paste, celery, chicken stock, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 2 hours.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
Pour the red wine and port into a large saucepan and boil until it reduces by half.
Pat the short ribs dry with paper towels, season them on all sides with salt and pepper, and dust them lightly with flour.
Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large heavy-bottomed Dutch oven. Sear the short ribs evenly on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side, until well browned (you may need to do this in batches).
Remove the short ribs from the pan and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium, remove all but 2 tablespoons fat from the pan, and add the onion, carrots, celery, shallots, leek, garlic, and thyme. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Stir in the tomato paste and continue to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the reduced wine, browned ribs, and stock to the pot. Bring to a boil, cover tightly, and transfer to the oven to braise for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until the ribs are fork-tender.
Remove the pot from the oven and cool at room temperature for 20 minutes. Gently scoop the ribs from the pot and pull out their bones and tendons, being careful not to shred the meat. Return the ribs to the sauce and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, scoop out and discard any fat that has risen to the surface of the sauce.
Remove the ribs, trim any remaining cartilage, and transfer to a heatproof dish.
Heat the sauce, then strain through a fine-meshed sieve into a clean saucepan. Reduce to a consistency thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and pour over the ribs. (At this point, the ribs and sauce can be reserved, refrigerated, for up to 4 days.)
When ready to serve, place the covered dish in a preheated 325 degree oven and cook, occasionally basting the meat with the sauce, until heated through, about 30 minutes.
Recommended wine: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir are great choices for Beef Short Ribs. Beef and red wine are a classic combination. Generally, leaner cuts of beef go well with light or medium-bodied reds, such as pinot noir or merlot, while fattier cuts can handle a bold red, such as cabernet sauvingnon. You could try Nickel & Nickel Harris Vineyard Merlot. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 40 dollars per bottle.
Nickel & Nickel Harris Vineyard Merlot
Bright red fruits, candied blueberry, Santa Rosa plum and menthol aromas all blend together to intoxicate the nose as the 2016 Harris Vineyard Merlot wafts from the glass. On the palate, a juicy and fruity entry is supported by chewy tannins and a balancing acidity, creating lush layers that coat the tongue and produce a soft, elegant finish.