Slowly Braised Beef Short Rib Ragu

Name: Slowly Braised Beef Short Rib Ragu
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 pounds English cut beef short ribs; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 3 large carrots, peeled and diced; 1 large yellow onion, finely diced; 1 stalk celery, finely diced; 8 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated; 6 ounces tomato paste; 1 cup dry red wine; one (1) 0.75-ounce package fresh “poultry herb blend” (or approx. 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, 4 sprigs fresh sage leaves and 12 sprigs fresh thyme); 2 bay leaves; optional: 1 parmesan rind; 14 ounces crushed tomatoes; 2 cups low-sodium beef broth/stock or water; kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season; 24 ounces pappardelle or pasta of choice, such as casarecce, bucatini, or gnocchi; ½ cup heavy cream; ½ cup grated parmesan

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:3h

Beef short ribs slowly braise until fall-apart tender with simple vegetables, fresh herbs, tomatoes, and red wine, creating a hearty, and boldly flavored ragu. Toss it into pappardelle or any pasta you love or serve it atop polenta or gnocchi. Slowly Braised Short Rib Ragu is the ultimate Italian comfort food meal! Check the Recipe Notes, below, for Oven-Braised, Slow Cooker and Instant Pot directions, as well as make-ahead and freezing instructions.

Updated at: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 01:51:09 GMT