Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs with Mashed Potatoes

Servings

3–4 servings

Total Time

3 hours

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Ingredients

For the Beef Short Ribs

• 1.2 kg beef short ribs

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 carrots, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 2 cups red wine

• 1 cup beef broth

• 2 sprigs thyme

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

For the Mashed Potatoes

• 600 g potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 3 tbsp butter

• ½ cup warm milk

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

Garnish

• pearl onions, caramelized

• fresh thyme

• sesame seeds (optional)

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Instructions

1. Sear the Beef

Season ribs with salt and pepper.

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven and sear ribs 3–4 minutes per side until deeply browned.

Remove and set aside.

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2. Build the Flavor Base

In the same pot cook:

• onion

• carrots

• garlic

Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.

Stir in tomato paste and cook another minute.

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3. Deglaze with Wine

Pour in red wine and scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Simmer for 5 minutes to slightly reduce.

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4. Braise

Add:

• beef broth

• thyme

• bay leaf

Return ribs to the pot.

Cover and cook 2.5 hours at low heat (or 160°C / 320°F oven) until the meat becomes fork-tender.

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5. Make the Mashed Potatoes

Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–18 minutes until soft.

Drain and mash with:

• butter

• warm milk

• salt and pepper.

Mix until smooth and creamy.

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6. Assemble

Spoon mashed potatoes onto a plate.

Place a braised rib on top and drizzle with the rich sauce.

Garnish with caramelized pearl onions and thyme.

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✅ Flavor Profile

• rich and savory

• fall-off-the-bone beef

• silky red wine sauce

• creamy buttery potatoes

Perfect for:

• dinner parties

• cozy weekend meals

• restaurant-style home cooking.