Wine-Braised Short Ribs

• 3 hrs
• 6 SERVINGS
• 420 Cal
• 36 g Protein

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds beef Short Ribs, cut into 3 x 2-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes with Italian seasonings
• 1 cup dry red wine
• Cooked soft polenta or pasta (optional)
• Salt and pepper

Cooking:

1. Heat oil in large stockpot over medium heat until hot. Place beef short ribs in stockpot; brown evenly. Remove from stockpot. Season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
2. Add onion to stockpot; cook and stir 5 to 8 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in tomatoes and wine. Return beef to stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
3. Remove beef; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 5 to 7 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
4. Serve short ribs with sauce and polenta or pasta, if desired.