Braised Beef Short Ribs with Rich Gravy
Braised Beef Short Ribs with Rich Gravy deliver fork-tender meat bathed in a deep, wine-kissed sauce layered with onions, celery, and carrots. The long simmer coaxes a velvety, beefy intensity that’s perfect for a cozy dinner or a special weekend meal. Serve over creamy mashed potatoes or polenta to catch every drop of the glossy, herb-scented gravy.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs 30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Braised Beef Short Ribs with Rich Gravy, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 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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- 18
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Season the ribs with salt and pepper, then coat them in flour.
- 3
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the ribs in the hot oil in small batches, adding more oil as needed, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Transfer them to a plate.
- 4
Add the onions to the pot and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the celery and carrots; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the garlic, thyme, and bay leaves. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 6
Pour in the wine and bring it to a boil while scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Add the stock and return to a boil.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low and add the ribs.
- 8
Simmer until the meat pulls away easily from the bone and the sauce has thickened, about 2 hours.
- 9
Discard the bay leaves. Stir in the parsley and serve.
- Calories 1239.38 kcal High 62%
- Protein 61.16 g Good Source 122%
- Carbohydrate 34.12 g 12%
- Total Fat 95.87 g High 123%
- Saturated Fat 37.91 g High 190%
- Trans Fat 2.7 g High --
- Cholesterol 139.67 mg High 47%
- Sodium 825.33 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 3.12 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 12.05 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 120.64 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 8.17 mg Good Source 45%
- Potassium 1062.05 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 31.17 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 5.98 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Braised Beef Short Ribs with Rich Gravy is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Short Ribs, Beef Stock, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 1239.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Braised Beef Short Ribs with Rich Gravy made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Short Ribs, Beef Stock, Black Pepper, Carrot. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Braised Beef Short Ribs with Rich Gravy?
- About 2 hrs 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1239.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Braised Beef Short Ribs with Rich Gravy easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Braised Beef Short Ribs with Rich Gravy healthy?
- Braised Beef Short Ribs with Rich Gravy has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 1239.38 calories and 61.16 g of protein, or 122% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 825.33 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 37.91 g (190% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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