Red Wine Braised Short Rib

When winter makes its arrival, don’t let it lead you to uninspired meals. Instead, embrace the cold with this hearty and flavorful recipe for braised short ribs. Slow-cooked until melt-in-your-mouth tender, these short ribs are infused with rich, Asian-inspired flavors that will keep you coming back for more.

Ingredients

• 6 to 7 lbs. short ribs
• 8 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 ½ sticks butter
• 6 sprigs thyme
• 1 cup red wine
• 4 cups beef stock
• ¾ cup soy sauce
• 3 Tbsp sesame oil
• ¾ cup agave syrup
• 5 large carrots, peeled and large diced
• 1 cup peeled and large-diced fresh horseradish
• 10 crimini mushrooms, quartered
• 2 Spanish onions, rough chopped
• 2 jalapenos, seeded and rough chopped
• ¼ cup peeled and large-diced fresh ginger
• 2 Tbsp black peppercorns
• Canola oil, as needed
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Sear the Short Ribs

1. Season the short ribs generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
2. Coat the bottom of a large sauté pan with canola oil and heat over medium-high.
3. Sear the short ribs on all sides until well browned, 10 to 12 minutes total (work in batches if necessary). Remove the short ribs from the pan and set them aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Braise

4. Strain the excess fat from the pan, then add 2 cloves of garlic, 2 Tbsp butter, and 1 sprig thyme for each batch of short ribs. Baste the ribs for about 1 minute.
5. Deglaze the pan with 2 Tbsp red wine, repeating the process until all the short ribs are seared.

Step 3: Braise in the Oven

6. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
7. In a medium pot, combine the remaining red wine, beef stock, soy sauce, sesame oil, and agave syrup and heat until simmering.
8. Transfer the short ribs to a large braising pan or oven-safe pot. Add the remaining garlic, carrots, horseradish, mushrooms, onions, jalapenos, ginger, and peppercorns. Pour the braising liquid over the ribs.
9. Cover with aluminum foil and cook for 3 to 4 hours, until the short ribs are tender and easily pierced with a fork.

Step 4: Finish the Dish

10. Remove the short ribs from the pot and set aside.
11. Strain the solids from the liquid, reserving the flavorful braising liquid.
12. Return the short ribs to the liquid and discard the solids. Let the short ribs sit in the liquid for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 5: Serve

13. Reheat the short ribs in the braising liquid until hot.
14. Serve with mashed potatoes and sautéed seasonal vegetables, using the braising liquid as a sauce.

Serving Tips

• The rich, flavorful braising liquid makes an excellent sauce for mashed potatoes, rice, or any other side you serve with the ribs.
• A glass of full-bodied red wine will complement the depth of this dish beautifully.

Male Fertility Benefits

• Short Ribs: Packed with protein and iron, short ribs are great for muscle recovery and energy.
• Ginger: Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, ginger helps improve circulation and supports overall health.
• Sesame Oil: Rich in healthy fats, sesame oil helps balance hormone production.
• Carrots: Full of beta-carotene, carrots support healthy sperm and skin.

This Red Wine Braised Short Ribs dish is a perfect winter comfort food. Slow-cooked and packed with bold, savory flavors, it’ll warm you up and satisfy your hunger all week long.