📍 Where this dish comes from: Old City of Jerusalem · The Jewish Quarter
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Short ribs bring genuine restaurant-plate elegance to a holiday table, well-marbled and slow-braised until the meat pulls apart with almost no resistance, the sauce reducing down into something dark and glossy.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 460kcal
Ingredients
- 4 lbs bone-in beef short ribs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 carrots diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Season short ribs generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear ribs in batches, about 3–4 minutes per side, until deeply browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion and carrots to the pot, cooking 6–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Pour in red wine, scraping up browned bits, and simmer 3–4 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in broth and tomato paste.
- Return short ribs to the pot, add thyme, cover, and transfer to the oven.
- Braise 2 to 2 1/2 hours, until the meat is falling off the bone.
- Skim excess fat from the sauce before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 460kcal | Protein: 34g | Fat: 32g | Fiber: 1g
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Health Benefits
- Short ribs provide a rich source of protein and iron.
- A slow braise breaks down connective tissue naturally, without needing any breading.
- Carrots and onions contribute vitamins and natural sweetness to the braising liquid.
Pairs Well With
- Savory Onion Cauliflower "Kugel"
- Cucumber and Radish Salad, Dill Vinaigrette

