How to Make Short Ribs Braised with Mushrooms and Tomatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Short ribs are a beloved cut of beef, known for their rich, hearty flavor and tender, succulent meat. They are perfect for braising, which allows the meat to become tender and juicy while infusing it with the flavors of whatever ingredients are being used. In this recipe, we will be braising the short ribs with mushrooms and tomatoes, creating a dish that is both comforting and full of depth.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup dried porcini mushrooms
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 ½ pounds beef short ribs
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 bay leaf

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine mushrooms and water in a bowl; soak until mushrooms are rehydrated, about 30 minutes. Drain mushrooms and reserve liquid; dice mushrooms.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Season short ribs all over with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook short ribs in hot oil until browned on all sides, 7 to 12 minutes. Transfer ribs to a Dutch oven.
  • Return skillet to heat and saute onion with a pinch of salt in hot pan until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Stir mushrooms into onion mixture.
  • Pour reserved mushroom liquid into skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir beef broth, tomato sauce, rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf into onion mixture.
  • Pour tomato mixture over short ribs into Dutch oven and cover Dutch oven with a lid.
  • Cook short ribs in the preheated oven until short ribs are fork-tender, about 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    362 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 58mg
    • Sodium: 557mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 298mg