Recipes Red Wine Braised Short Ribs 5.0 (4,129) 1 Review These braised ribs are even better the next day—on their own or in the delicious sandwich that follows.Plus: More Beef Recipes and Tips By Tom Valenti Tom Valenti Instagram A 1990 Food & Wine Best New Chef, Tom Valenti is the executive chef of the Jockey Hollow Bar and Kitchen in Morristown, New Jersey. Known for his mastery of French and Italian cuisines at Ouest and Le Cirque, Valenti's illustrious culinary career has spanned more than four decades. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 16, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 4 servings, plus leftovers Ingredients 1/4 cup pure olive oil 6 pounds meaty beef short ribs on the bone Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped 1 carrot, coarsely chopped 1 large onion,coarsely chopped 1/2 cup tomato paste 5 thyme sprigs 3 anchovy fillets, chopped 1 bay leaf 1 head of garlic, halved crosswise 1 quart chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth 2 cups dry red wine 1/3 cup white vinegar Directions Preheat the oven to 325°. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large enameled cast-iron casserole. Season the ribs with salt and pepper. Add half of the short ribs to the casserole and cook over moderately high heat until browned, about 6 minutes. Transfer the ribs to a plate. Repeat with the remaining oil and ribs. Add the celery, carrot and onion to the casserole and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 7 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until glossy, about 2 minutes. Add the thyme sprigs, anchovies, bay leaf and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the stock, wine and vinegar and bring to a boil. Return the short ribs to the casserole, then cover them and braise in the oven until the meat is very tender, about 3 hours. Transfer the ribs to a platter. Strain the braising liquid, pressing hard on the solids; skim the fat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve half of the ribs with some of the sauce. Reserve the rest in the remaining sauce for sandwiches. Make Ahead The short ribs can be refrigerated in their sauce for 3 days. Suggested Pairing These succulent short ribs demand a red with ripe fruit and notes of spice and black pepper. Rate it Print