BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH RED WINE SAUCE
Try this bold recipe today. Beef Short Ribs and mushrooms are braised in beef stock and red wine for a deep delicious flavor.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds beef Chuck Short Ribs, Boneless
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1-1/4 cups beef broth
- 1-1/2 cups dry red wine, divided
- 2 small onions, quartered
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1-1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup chopped shallots
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Steps:
- Heat oil in large stockpot over medium heat until hot. Brown beef Short Ribs on all sides. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Add broth, 1 cup wine, onions, garlic and thyme to stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
- Cook's Tip: To cook in a slow cooker, add beef, salt and pepper, as desired, broth, 1 cup wine, onions, garlic and thyme to 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 quart slow cooker. Stir to combine. Cook on HIGH 4 to 6 hours, or LOW 8 to 10 hours, or until beef is fork tender. When the beef is done, continue instructions for sauce preparations beginning in step 2.
- Remove Short Ribs from stockpot; keep warm. Strain vegetables and skim fat from cooking liquid. Reserve 3/4 cup cooking liquid for sauce; discard remaining cooking liquid.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, shallots and minced thyme; cook and stir 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Dissolve cornstarch into remaining 1/2 cup red wine. Add reserved cooking liquid and cornstarch mixture to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes; stirring often. Remove skillet from heat; stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Serve sauce over Short Ribs.
Recipe Courtesy of BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com
SAFE HANDLING TIPS: • Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat. • Separate raw meat from other foods. • Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat. • Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods. • Wash all produce prior to use. • Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes. • Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer. • Refrigerate leftovers promptly
