How to Make Italian Style Short Ribs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Italian Style Short Ribs are a delicious, slow-cooked dish that is perfect for a cozy night in or a special occasion. The tender, flavorful meat falls off the bone and is complemented by a rich tomato-based sauce. This recipe is a favorite in Italian households and is sure to become a go-to in your own kitchen.

The key to making Italian Style Short Ribs is the slow cooking process, which allows the meat to become incredibly tender and flavorful. The ribs are seared to lock in their ju...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 pounds beef short ribs, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup red wine
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown the bacon and beef short ribs, stirring constantly for about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer ribs and bacon to a 2 quart baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in the beef broth, lemon juice and red wine. Sprinkle in oregano. Mix well and cover the dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the meat may be easily separated from the bone. Spoon off excess fat before serving.
  • Nutrition

    607 cal.

    • Total Fat: 54g
    • Saturated Fat: 23g
    • Cholesterol: 115mg
    • Sodium: 1315mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 329mg