French Style Braised Short Ribs

You will have a hearty, savory, and filling dinner when you make the French Style Braised Short Ribs for your family. The dish is easy to put together and so very satisfying!

This meal will simmer on the stovetop for 2 hours, just simmering in the juices, seasonings, and broth until you get a meal that is so fine it is irresistible.

There is no dish that can compare equally to the French Style Braised Short Ribs. The flavors of onion, carrot, ribs, celery, and seasonings make a great blended flavor combination. You will want to eat this much more often.

Go ahead and surprise the family with this meal tonight!

Scroll to bottom for printable recipe card.

Why is this recipe better than others?

There is very little hands-on work needed with this recipe. The flavors blend together and make for a very savory and satisfying dish.

Variations

You could use Pork. You could add in additional vegetables if you would like, such as potatoes, broccoli, and parsnips.

Ingredients:

• Short ribs
• Olive oil
• Onion
• Carrots
• Celery
• Mushrooms
• Minced garlic
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• Beef broth
• Dry red cooking wine
• Tomato paste
• Balsamic vinegar
• Bay leaves
• Ground thyme
• Dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Parsley

How Do You Make French Style Braised Short Ribs:

Step 1. Add the olive oil to a large pot over medium high heat on the stove.

Step 2. Sear the meat well on all sides, remove and set aside.

Step 3. Add the vegetables to the pot with the drippings from the meat.

Then saute until softened.

Step 4. Stir in the rest of the ingredients and add the meat back to the pot.

Adding the beef broth.

Adding the dry red cooking wine.

Adding the balsamic vinegar.

Adding the tomato paste.

Adding the dried rosemary.

Adding the ground thyme.

Step 5. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 2 hours.

Step 6. Serve with fresh chopped parsley for garnish.

Now ready to enjoy!

French Style Braised Short Ribs

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 2 hours hours 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

There is very little hands-on work needed with this recipe. The flavors blend together and make for a very savory and satisfying dish.

4.75 from 4 votes

Review Recipe

Ingredients 

• 2 lb. Short ribs cut into bite sized pieces
• 2 Tbsp. Olive oil
• 1 Onion sliced
• 3 Carrots peeled and sliced
• 3 Stalks of celery sliced
• 8 oz. Mushrooms sliced
• 4 tsp. Minced garlic
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• 3 C. Beef broth
• 2 C. Dry red cooking wine
• 2 Tbsp. Tomato paste
• 2 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar
• 2 Bay leaves
• ½ tsp. Ground thyme
• 1 tsp. Dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 Tbsp. Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Follow Sweet Pea’s Kitchen

Want to save this recipe? Enter your email below and we’ll send the recipe straight to your inbox!

Email(Required)

Name

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Δ

NOTE: By saving this recipe, you agree to join our weekly recipes newsletter.

Instructions

• Add the olive oil to a large pot over medium high heat on the stove.
• Sear the meat well on all sides, remove and set aside.
• Add the vegetables to the pot with the drippings from the meat and saute until softened.
• Stir in the rest of the ingredients and add the meat back to the pot.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 2 hours.
• Serve with fresh chopped parsley for garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 617kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 638mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g

Author: Marta

SAVE this recipe on Pinterest for later 🙂

How should I store the leftovers?

Once the food has cooled completely, you can transfer it to an airtight container. Place the container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Can these French Style Braised Short Ribs be frozen?

This is a great dish that holds up to freezing very well. Be sure that the food has cooled completely, then place it into an airtight and freezer-safe container. You can store it in the freezer for up to 3 to 4 months.

What is the best method of reheating this meal?

You can transfer the food to a Dutch Oven and place it over medium heat on the stovetop and heat until heated through. You could also use the microwave and heat a serving for 1 to 2 minutes or until the desired temp is reached.

More Favorite Ribs Recipes:

Slow Cooker Barbequed Beef Ribs – These ribs are so tender and flavorful, you will keep coming back for more.

Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs – They can go on the grill or in the oven and still be flavorful.