Braised Beef Short Ribs (Without Red Wine)

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Tender and Juicy Beef Short Ribs Cooked in the Oven Mouthwatering and finger-licking good braised beef short ribs are flavorful, tasty, juicy, and fall off the bone. I cooked these English – style short ribs without wine in the oven until they were very tender and juicy! Nothing makes more sense rather than braising well-seasoned…

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Mouthwatering and finger-licking good braised beef short ribs are flavorful, tender, tasty, juicy, and fall off the bone. I cooked these English – style short ribs without wine in the oven until they were very tender and juicy! Nothing makes more sense rather than braising well-seasoned and well-seared beef short ribs in sauce at low temperature for a long time. This way, they infuse and release tons of flavors, becoming very tender and juicy. Braised ribs are great for Sunday roast, Easter lunch, Thanksgiving dinner, or Christmas dinner. #Ribs #Braisedribs #BraisedBeefShortribs #roast #HolidayRecipe

Tender and Juicy Beef Short Ribs Cooked in the Oven

Mouthwatering and finger-licking good braised beef short ribs are flavorful, tasty, juicy, and fall off the bone. I cooked these English – style short ribs without wine in the oven until they were very tender and juicy! Nothing makes more sense rather than braising well-seasoned and well-seared beef short ribs in sauce at low temperature for a long time. This way, they infuse and release tons of flavors, becoming very tasty, tender, juicy, and satisfying. 

On the other hand, you can add some red wine if you wish! Remember that recipes are a guide, but you have the final say! Also, you can equally cook your boneless short ribs the same way! Braised ribs are great for Sunday roast, Easter lunch, Thanksgiving dinner, or Christmas dinner. You can serve them with boiled white rice, Jollof rice, braised red cabbage, baked brussels sprouts, or cauliflower Mac.

Mouthwatering and finger-licking good braised beef short ribs are flavorful, tender, tasty, juicy, and fall off the bone. I cooked these English – style short ribs without wine in the oven until they were very tender and juicy! Nothing makes more sense rather than braising well-seasoned and well-seared beef short ribs in sauce at low temperature for a long time. This way, they infuse and release tons of flavors, becoming very tender and juicy. Braised ribs are great for Sunday roast, Easter lunch, Thanksgiving dinner, or Christmas dinner. #Ribs #Braisedribs #BraisedBeefShortribs #roast #HolidayRecipe

Are Braised Beef Short Ribs Hard to Make?

Contrary to popular opinion, beef short ribs are actually easy to make. By the same token, you need to make sure that you have some time on hand. For instance, to make these braised beef short ribs in the oven, I had to season, sear, make the sauce, and then bake. You can skip any of these steps if you want a flavorful, tasty beef. This isn’t the kind of recipe that you want to bake and then season afterward. 

I first saw a braised short ribs recipe when watching the Food Network. I was like, wow, I love the outcome of that. It looked a bit cumbersome, and they used red wine. Ultimately, I wanted mine without red wine or brown sugar, and I made it happen. All in all, braised beef short ribs are not hard to make, and you will see why!

Mouthwatering and finger-licking good braised beef short ribs are flavorful, tender, tasty, juicy, and fall off the bone. I cooked these English – style short ribs without wine in the oven until they were very tender and juicy! Nothing makes more sense rather than braising well-seasoned and well-seared beef short ribs in sauce at low temperature for a long time. This way, they infuse and release tons of flavors, becoming very tender and juicy. Braised ribs are great for Sunday roast, Easter lunch, Thanksgiving dinner, or Christmas dinner. #Ribs #Braisedribs #BraisedBeefShortribs #roast #HolidayRecipe

BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS INGREDIENTS:

  • English-style cut beef short ribs (I used three)
  • 1 bulb of onions
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • ½ teaspoon of dry thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon of Bullion seasoning powder
  • 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 – 2 cups of broth (or wine or water in absence of broth) 
  • Ingredients to season the meat before searing: salt, black pepper, ½ teaspoon bullion seasoning, a dash of dry thyme and powdered curry.

HOW MAKE BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS WITHOUT RED WINE:

  1. Wash and clean the meat; dry with a paper towel.
  2. Season with salt, black pepper, ½ teaspoon bullion seasoning, a dash of dry thyme, and powdered curry.
  3. Place a pan on the stove, add about 2 tablespoons olive oil. Allow to heat up and gently place the short ribs. Sear in all sides; remove and put into a baking dish.
  4. Preheat oven to 325
  5. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the pan, and add the onions and garlic cloves. Cook stirring for 2 minutes and add the seasonings (salt, black pepper, bullion, thyme, and curry); combine very well with the onions/garlic. 
  6. Add the tomato paste. Cook stirring for 4 – 5 minutes to reduce the raw can taste and add the broth/water. Gently mix to make a thick sauce, simmer on low for 4 minutes.
  7. Pour the sauce on the seared beef short ribs. Cover, and cook in a preheated oven for about 2½ hours. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with boiled rice, mash potato, or braised red cabbage. 
Mouthwatering and finger-licking good braised beef short ribs are flavorful, tender, tasty, juicy, and fall off the bone. I cooked these English – style short ribs without wine in the oven until they were very tender and juicy! Nothing makes more sense rather than braising well-seasoned and well-seared beef short ribs in sauce at low temperature for a long time. This way, they infuse and release tons of flavors, becoming very tender and juicy. Braised ribs are great for Sunday roast, Easter lunch, Thanksgiving dinner, or Christmas dinner. #Ribs #Braisedribs #BraisedBeefShortribs #roast #HolidayRecipe

HOW TO STORE LEFTOVER:

Sometimes I love making this braised beef short ribs recipe a day before. In reality, it tastes better that way. The best way to store leftover beef short ribs would be in the refrigerator. Place them in a container (including the sauce), and then keep them inside the fridge for a couple of days.

You can also store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Ensure to allow the ribs to thaw before heating up to serve.

Beef Short Ribs FAQs

What cut of meat is braised short rib? 

Short ribs come from the beef chuck of the cow near the breastbone.

Can you braise short ribs too long? 

If you are wondering if you can overcook the short ribs, then the answer is NO! The longer you braise the beef short ribs, the more tender and delicious they become. My tip would be to ensure that you have liquid and that the beef ribs aren’t just drying up. Typically cook mine in the oven between 2 – 3 hours. This time would vary with temperature.

Do you have to braise short ribs? 

You necessarily do not have to braise the short ribs; however, braising is the best way to cook them. It cooks for a long time, releases tons of flavors, and becomes very tender and juicy. Most often, braised beef short ribs are usually fall-off-the-bone tender and tasty!

How do you tell when braised short ribs are done? 

You will instantly know that the meat is ready when they are fork-tender and almost falling off the bone. About 2½ hours or so, I cooked these beef short ribs for exactly 2½ hours. If your meat feels hard, add more stock and cook it at low temperature for more time.  

Must I use Red Wine to Make Braised Short Ribs?

No, you don’t need red wine to make braised beef short ribs. As you can see this recipe uses no wine, and yet it came out so good!

Mouthwatering and finger-licking good braised beef short ribs are flavorful, tender, tasty, juicy, and fall off the bone. I cooked these English – style short ribs without wine in the oven until they were very tender and juicy! Nothing makes more sense rather than braising well-seasoned and well-seared beef short ribs in sauce at low temperature for a long time. This way, they infuse and release tons of flavors, becoming very tender and juicy. Braised ribs are great for Sunday roast, Easter lunch, Thanksgiving dinner, or Christmas dinner. #Ribs #Braisedribs #BraisedBeefShortribs #roast #HolidayRecipe
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Mouthwatering and finger-licking good braised beef short ribs are flavorful, tender, tasty, juicy, and fall off the bone. I cooked these English – style short ribs without wine in the oven until they were very tender and juicy! Nothing makes more sense rather than braising well-seasoned and well-seared beef short ribs in sauce at low temperature for a long time. This way, they infuse and release tons of flavors, becoming very tender and juicy. Braised ribs are great for Sunday roast, Easter lunch, Thanksgiving dinner, or Christmas dinner. #Ribs #Braisedribs #BraisedBeefShortribs #roast #HolidayRecipe

Braised Beef Short Ribs (Without Red Wine)

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  • Author: Nkechi Ajaeroh, MPH
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hour, 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours, 55 minutes
  • Yield: 3 1x
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Mouthwatering and finger-licking good braised beef short ribs are flavorful, tender, tasty, juicy, and fall off the bone. I cooked these English – style short ribs without wine in the oven until they were very tender and juicy! Nothing makes more sense rather than braising well-seasoned and well-seared beef short ribs in sauce at low temperature for a long time. This way, they infuse and release tons of flavors, becoming very tender and juicy. Braised ribs are great for Sunday roast, Easter lunch, Thanksgiving dinner, or Christmas dinner.

Ingredients

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  • English-style cut beef short ribs (I used three)
  • 1 bulb of onions
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • ½ teaspoon of dry thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon of Bullion seasoning powder
  • 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 – 2 cups of broth (or wine or water in absence of broth)
  • Ingredients to season the meat before searing: salt, black pepper, ½ teaspoon bullion seasoning, a dash of dry thyme and powdered curry.

Instructions

  1. Wash and clean the meat; dry with a paper towel.
  2. Season with salt, black pepper, ½ teaspoon bullion seasoning, a dash of dry thyme, and powdered curry.
  3. Place a pan on the stove, add about 2 tablespoons olive oil. Allow to heat up and gently place the short ribs. Sear in all sides; remove and put into a baking dish.
  4. Preheat oven to 350
  5. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the pan, and add the onions and garlic cloves. Cook stirring for 2 minutes and add the seasonings (salt, black pepper, bullion, thyme, and curry); combine very well with the onions/garlic.
  6. Add the tomato paste. Cook stirring for 4 – 5 minutes to reduce the raw can taste and add the broth/water. Gently mix to make a thick sauce, simmer on low for 4 minutes.
  7. Pour the sauce on the seared beef short ribs. Cover, and cook in a preheated oven for about 2½ – 3 hours. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with boiled white rice, mashed potato, or braised red cabbage.

Notes

Make sure to add salt according your desire.

Add more broth or stock if ribs become dry or all the sauce dry. And feel free to reduce the temperature to 325.

Do not cook on high temperature.

Cook covered.

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Mouthwatering and finger-licking good braised beef short ribs are flavorful, tender, tasty, juicy, and fall off the bone. I cooked these English – style short ribs without wine in the oven until they were very tender and juicy! Nothing makes more sense rather than braising well-seasoned and well-seared beef short ribs in sauce at low temperature for a long time. This way, they infuse and release tons of flavors, becoming very tender and juicy. Braised ribs are great for Sunday roast, Easter lunch, Thanksgiving dinner, or Christmas dinner. #Ribs #Braisedribs #BraisedBeefShortribs #roast #HolidayRecipe

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20 Comments

  1. Maria San Juan says:

    Love this! Perfect for Christmas Eve!



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  2. These braised short ribs were so tender and delicious. My family raved about them.



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  3. Looks scrumptious! I can’t wait to make it and dive in! I enjoyed reading it, and it is very well explained. Thank you!



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  4. Kushigalu says:

    Wow. This short ribs looks so delicious and would be one of the best recipe to make this holiday season. Thanks for sharing



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  5. It turned out so amazing! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!



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  6. I made these ribs a couple of nights ago, and they are sooo good. I love how tender they are, and I adore how easy they are to make. Sure you need some time to allow for cooking, but I really feel like most of the time is just sort of waiting. Which I love.



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  7. This looks amazing. Sticky and flavorful. I have to make this asap. Saving the recipe right now. Thanks.



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  8. This was delicious! We really enjoyed both making and eating it!



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  9. The dish looks incredibly juicy and delicious. Thank you for the detailed recipe.



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  10. These are amazing and surprisingly simple. I loved the addition of the curry powder. Subtle but delicious!!



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