Short Rib Ragu is a rich, hearty Italian-style sauce made with tender, slow-cooked beef short ribs. It’s simmered in a flavorful tomato and red wine sauce until the meat is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Perfect for serving over pasta, polenta, or even mashed potatoes, this dish is comforting, filling, and bursting with flavor!
📋 Ingredients:
- 3 lbs bone-in beef short ribs 🥩
- Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂
- 2 tablespoons olive oil 🛢️
- 1 large onion, diced 🧅
- 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 2 medium carrots, diced 🥕
- 2 celery stalks, diced 🌿
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste 🍅
- 1 cup red wine 🍷
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes 🍅
- 1 cup beef broth 🍲
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 🌿
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme 🌿
- 1 bay leaf 🌿
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 🌶️
- 1 lb pasta (pappardelle, tagliatelle, or rigatoni) 🍝
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving) 🧀
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) 🌿
📝 Instructions:
1. Prepare and Sear the Short Ribs:
- Season the short ribs:
