Braised Short Ribs with Porcini, Tomatoes, and Onions
Braised Short Ribs with Porcini, Tomatoes, and Onions features succulent beef that turns fork-tender in a deep, mushroom-forward sauce brightened by tomato. Earthy porcini and rosemary add aromatic depth, while a hint of cayenne keeps the richness lively. Serve for a cozy weekend dinner over creamy polenta or mashed potatoes.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Braised Short Ribs with Porcini, Tomatoes, and Onions, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Soak mushrooms in water in a bowl until rehydrated, about 30 minutes. Drain and save the liquid; dice the mushrooms.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 3
Season the short ribs all over with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the short ribs and cook until browned on all sides, 7 to 12 minutes. Move the ribs to a Dutch oven.
- 5
In the same skillet, cook the onion with a pinch of salt until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the mushrooms.
- 6
Add the reserved mushroom liquid to the skillet; bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Stir in beef broth, tomato sauce, rosemary, ½ teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf.
- 7
Pour the beef broth mixture over the short ribs. Cover the Dutch oven with a lid.
- 8
Cook in the preheated oven until the short ribs are fork-tender, about 2 hours.
- Calories 492.17 kcal High 25%
- Protein 24.96 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 9.1 g 3%
- Total Fat 40.47 g High 52%
- Saturated Fat 17.01 g High 85%
- Trans Fat 1.26 g High --
- Cholesterol 64.03 mg High 21%
- Sodium 311.2 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 2.74 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 2.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.85 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 12.03 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 3.4 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 431.81 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 20.6 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.86 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Braised Short Ribs with Porcini, Tomatoes, and Onions is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Beef Short Ribs, Cayenne Pepper, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 492.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Braised Short Ribs with Porcini, Tomatoes, and Onions made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Beef Short Ribs, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Porcini Mushroom. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Braised Short Ribs with Porcini, Tomatoes, and Onions?
- About 2 hrs 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 492.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Braised Short Ribs with Porcini, Tomatoes, and Onions easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Braised Short Ribs with Porcini, Tomatoes, and Onions healthy?
- Braised Short Ribs with Porcini, Tomatoes, and Onions has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 492.17 calories and 24.96 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 311.2 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 17.01 g (85% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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