Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Tender Braised Short Ribs with Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe. This dish features succulent, slow-cooked short ribs that melt in your mouth, paired with rich, creamy garlic mashed potatoes for a delightful dining experience. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, the harmonious blend of flavors will impress your guests and warm your heart. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this straightforward recipe is accessible to everyone. Serve it up and enjoy the cozy vibes of home-cooked goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs short ribs
- 1 cup red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon recommended)
- 1 large onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat your Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear short ribs until browned on all sides; remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until softened.
- Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up any browned bits; simmer until reduced.
- Return ribs to the pot with fresh herbs; cover with water or broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 hours until tender.
- While ribs cook, peel and chop potatoes; boil until fork-tender.
- Drain potatoes, return to pot, add butter and milk, and mash until creamy.
- Serve short ribs over mashed potatoes, garnished with herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg