Description
Slow-Braised Beef Short Ribs with Creamy Herb Sauce is a comforting yet elevated dish featuring fall-apart tender short ribs cooked low and slow in a rich, aromatic braising liquid. The final touch is a luxurious herb cream sauce that turns this dish into a soul-warming showstopper. Perfect for cozy dinners, holiday gatherings, or whenever you’re craving deep, slow-cooked flavor with a touch of elegance.
Ingredients
2.5 to 3 pounds beef short ribs (bone-in, English cut)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
3 cups beef broth
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs rosemary
2 fresh sage leaves
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Pat the short ribs dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear short ribs on all sides, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cooking for another 2 minutes.
4. Pour in red wine, scraping the browned bits from the bottom. Simmer for 5 minutes. Return the ribs to the pot and add beef broth until nearly covered. Add herbs.
5. Cover and transfer to the oven. Braise for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.
6. Remove ribs and strain the braising liquid. In a separate saucepan, reduce 2 cups of the strained liquid over medium heat. Stir in heavy cream and butter. Simmer until thickened.
7. Serve the ribs over mashed potatoes, polenta, or noodles. Spoon the herb cream sauce generously over the top and garnish with herbs if desired.
Notes
Let the short ribs come to room temperature before searing for even browning.
For a thicker sauce, reduce the cream sauce a little longer or use a cornstarch slurry.
Make ahead: This dish reheats beautifully and can be made 1–2 days in advance for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 710
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 52g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Beef short ribs, herb cream sauce, braised dinner