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Short Rib Ragu

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Short Rib Ragu for Hearty Comfort

This melt-in-your-mouth short rib ragu creates a comforting flavor with slow-cooked ingredients, perfect for gatherings or family dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Sauce
  • 3 lbs Beef Short Ribs Bone-in for added richness
  • 2 tbsp Light Olive Oil Or avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt To season each layer
  • 1 medium White Onion Finely diced
  • 2 stalks Celery Finely diced
  • 1 medium Carrot Finely diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Red Wine Dry red
  • 2 cups Broth Beef or chicken
  • 1 14 oz can Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1 bundle Herb Bundle Rosemary, thyme, and parsley stems
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Remove before serving
  • 1 tbsp Sherry or Red Wine Vinegar
  • to taste Fresh Cracked Pepper
For the Pasta
  • 1 lb Pasta Tagliatelle or Pappardelle
  • to taste Chopped Parsley For garnish
  • to taste Grated Parmigiano Reggiano For garnish

Equipment

  • Large heavy-bottomed pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Season the beef short ribs generously with kosher salt. Heat light olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat and sear ribs until browned, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
  2. In the same pot, lower heat, add the diced onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, kosher salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, to caramelize the tomato paste.
  4. Pour in red wine, scraping the pot's bottom to deglaze. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced.
  5. Return the seared short ribs to the pot. Add beef broth, crushed tomatoes, herb bundle, and bay leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Cover slightly ajar, and simmer on low heat for 2 to 2.5 hours until the short ribs are fork-tender.
  7. Remove the herb bundle and bay leaves, shred the meat, and return it to the sauce. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and serve topped with short rib ragu, garnished with parsley and Parmigiano Reggiano.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This dish tastes even better the next day. Prepare in advance for enhanced flavors.

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