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Tender Braised Short Ribs with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

A rich and flavorful dish of succulent beef short ribs braised to perfection, served with creamy garlic mashed potatoes that warm the soul.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 850
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Braised Short Ribs
  • 4 lbs beef short ribs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth Chicken broth can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 cup red wine or grape juice For a non-alcoholic version, use grape juice.
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
For the Garlic Mash
  • 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
  • 4 cloves garlic Peeled and chopped.
  • 1/2 cup milk Adjust for creaminess.
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • to taste salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Season the short ribs generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the olive oil in your Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the ribs on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and garlic until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Add tomato paste and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  6. Pour in beef broth and red wine (or grape juice). Stir to combine.
  7. Add thyme and rosemary, then return the seared ribs to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in liquid.
  8. Cover and braise in the oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, until tender.
  9. Boil peeled and chopped potatoes with garlic cloves until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain, then mash with milk and butter until smooth. Season with salt to taste.
  10. Transfer the ribs to a serving platter and spoon the braising liquid over them. Serve over the creamy garlic mash.

Notes

Choose marbled ribs for best flavor. If using chicken broth instead of beef, expect a different flavor. For creaminess in garlic mash, add more milk or consider sour cream or cream cheese. A pressure cooker can speed up the braising process.