🔹️ Braised Short Ribs on Creamy Mashed Potatoes 🍖🍽️
Tender, melt-in-your-mouth short ribs slow-braised in rich broth and herbs, served over creamy mashed potatoes — the ultimate comfort meal! 😋
✅️ Prep Time: 15 mins
✅️ Cook Time: 2.5 hrs
✅️ Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
✅️ Servings: 2
✅️ Calories: ~700 kcal
✅️ Ingredients:
◾️ 2 beef short ribs
◾️ Salt & pepper, to taste
◾️ 1 tbsp olive oil
◾️ 1 onion, diced
◾️ 2 garlic cloves, minced
◾️ 2 cups beef broth
◾️ 1 cup red wine (optional but adds depth)
◾️ 2 tbsp tomato paste
◾️ 1 sprig rosemary
◾️ 1 sprig thyme
◾️ 2 cups mashed potatoes
◾️ Chopped parsley, for garnish
✅️ Directions:
👉 Step 1: Sear the Ribs
Season ribs with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Brown the ribs on all sides, then remove and set aside.
👉 Step 2: Sauté Aromatics
In the same pot, add diced onion and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
👉 Step 3: Braise
Add beef broth, red wine, rosemary, and thyme. Return the ribs to the pot, cover, and simmer on low heat for about 2.5 hours — until the meat is fork-tender and falling off the bone.
👉 Step 4: Mashed Potatoes
While the ribs cook, prepare creamy mashed potatoes to serve as a base.
👉 Step 5: Serve
Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates. Top with the braised short ribs and drizzle with the rich sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley.
🔹️ 4 Tips for Perfect Short Ribs:
➡️ 1. Sear well — a deep brown crust builds the best flavor.
➡️ 2. Use a heavy pot with a tight lid for even, slow braising.
➡️ 3. Strain the sauce before serving for a silky finish.
➡️ 4. Add a splash of balsamic vinegar or red wine at the end for brightness. 🍷
