
You know those meals that make your whole house smell incredible — the kind that quietly bubble away in the oven while you pour a glass of wine and exhale after a long week?
That’s exactly what these Red Wine Braised Short Ribs are for me.
The first time I made them, I was honestly intimidated — short ribs sounded fancy. But after one slow afternoon in the kitchen, I realized this is actually one of the easiest recipes to pull off. The oven does all the work. What you end up with is fall-apart tender beef, a rich red wine sauce, and that deep, slow-cooked flavor that feels both elevated and comforting.
This is my go-to Sunday dinner when I want something cozy and impressive, but still simple enough for a casual home cook.
Why You’ll Love These Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
- Rich, restaurant-level flavor — but with minimal effort.
- Healthy comfort food: no heavy cream or butter needed — just whole ingredients and slow cooking magic.
- Make-ahead friendly: tastes even better the next day.
- One-pot meal: fewer dishes, more flavor.
Tips for Perfect Braised Short Ribs
- Don’t rush the sear: That golden crust builds flavor.
- Use good wine: If you’d drink it, you can cook with it.
- Make it ahead: The flavor deepens after resting overnight.
- Reheat slowly: Low and slow keeps the meat tender.
Serving Suggestions
- Over garlic mashed potatoes or creamy cauliflower mash
- With a side of lemony kale salad for freshness
- Paired with a glass of the same red wine you cooked with
Storing & Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat, warm gently on the stovetop over low heat until hot and tender.
Red wine braised short ribs
4
servings10
minutes3
hoursIngredients
1 kg beef short ribs
Salt
Pepper
1 tbsp oil
1 large onion, sliced
2 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
200g chestnut mushrooms, sliced
1 head of garlic, cut in half
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup red wine
1 cup stock (beef or vegetable)
Directions
- Season short ribs generously with salt and pepper on all sides and place into a hot pan. I use my Le Creuset cast iron dutch oven for anything that needs to be cooked low and slow.
- Allow the meat to brown on all sides, 3-4 minutes per side. Once browned, remove from the pan and set aside.
- There should be fat rendered in the bottom of the pan, add in the olive oil, onions and carrots and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes. Next add in the tomato paste and mushrooms, cook for a further 1-2 minutes, making sure to caramelize the tomato paste.
- Add the short ribs back into the pan along with the wine and bring to a boil, next add in the stock and nestle in the garlic.
- Cover and pop into a 170C oven for 3-4 hours.
- The short ribs should be falling off the bone when done.
- Serve on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes. Enjoy!