THIS. IS. IT. I’ve never fallen in love with a recipe as quickly as I did this one. I don’t think I’ll ever love another recipe as much as Oven Braised Short Ribs!
I don’t really remember eating short ribs growing up. Is it something that you grew up with? We certainly had ribs, mostly pork ribs, but not oven braised short ribs and now I feel like my childhood must have been a complete waste.
Alright, not a waste, I mean my parents totally killed it for us kids. We had campouts and nights under the stars, lazy game nights and watching movies together and on and on. I totally had a good childhood, I just think it would have been perfection if I’d had these oven braised short ribs.
I bet you I’ll get a call from my mom telling me that she totally used to make oven braised short ribs as soon as she reads this post. That happens a lot with us, “Hey Mom, why didn’t we ever do such and such when I was little, that would have been so fun!”
“We did. You were 9.”
“Oh, yeah, right. I do kind of remember that. Ok, never mind.”
And that’s pretty much 6/10 conversations with my mom. I don’t know how in the world I’ve forgotten so many important things in my childhood, but alas…
Oven Braised Short Ribs
Oven braised short ribs sounds a lot more fancy than it really is, so take a deep breath and let’s do this together. It’s basically ribs that are cooked slow with liquid in a pot in the oven until they totally and completely fall off the bone.
Don’t you love when that happens? When meat is so blasted tender the bone is completely clean when you try to lift the meat out. Man, that’s the good stuff right there!!! It’s so, so good!
These oven braised short ribs have the most amazing flavor and gravy with them. It’s a combination of all the good stuff like carrots, onions, garlic and celery that caramelizes and melts down to give the gravy that perfect base. But then there’s the burst of flavor from the Balsamic vinegar.
Mmmmmm, I think I’ve found my new favorite meal to make for when company is coming to dinner.
Are Short Ribs Beef or Pork?
Short ribs are all beef and are one of the most tasty ways to eat ribs. They are similar to a pork spare rib, but are meatier and thicker.
Can Short Ribs be Boneless?
Beef short ribs can be boneless, however we prefer bone in. They end up more flavorful and tender. When you’re at the store, look for bone-in short ribs that have already been cut up into individual ribs.
Braised Short Ribs
You can cook short ribs a few different ways, but one of the most popular and delicious ways to cook beef short ribs is to braise them.
- What is Braising?
Braising is when you begin by frying the meat in a pan, then place it in a sealed container, such as a Le Creuset dutch oven along with liquid and cook it low and slow until the meat completely falls off of the bone. Braising is basically pot stewing. Saying it that way makes it a little less complicated.
Braising allows a less tender cut of beef to become unbelievably incredible.
- What is the Difference Between Braising and Stewing
Braising is when you cook beef in enough liquid to almost cover the meat, in a sealed pot.
Stewing is when you use small cuts of beef immersed in liquid, just like Beef Bourguignonne.
How Many Short Ribs Per Person?
Here’s the trick though, because short ribs are cut into individual ribs it can seem like you’re going to need a lot to feed your family, until you see how much meat is on each rib. At this point it’s all confusing about how much to use.
If you’re serving beef short ribs to adults, it’s best to plan on 2 short ribs per person.
How to Cook Short Ribs in the Oven
Alright, we’ve talked about a lot, but cooking short ribs in the oven is truly the best method for fall off the bone goodness. This is because the heat is coming from all angles and the pot is completely sealed, allowing the steam and heat to really break down the fibers and fat, melting everything into perfection.
- What Temperature to Cook Beef Short Ribs?
It’s best to cook short ribs anywhere between 350 to 375 degrees. We tend to almost always do 375.
Can Short Ribs Be Over Cooked?
Braising short ribs takes a long time and part of that is when the meat becomes very tough. This can be confusing as it seems like you may have overcooked the meat and it’s not too tough. This isn’t true, keep cooking the meat and it will eventually fall apart.
Now, just like anything if you continue to cook it forever the liquids will all completely evaporate making the meat sit flat on the bottom of the pot. This contact will eventually lead to burned up meat.
How to Cook Short Ribs Fast
If you’re out of time and looking to cook short ribs fast you can always turn to your trusty instant pot. Here’s the thing though, that slow braise is what allows the gravy to thicken and really penetrate the meat. This means that I don’t necessarily recommend cooking these Oven Braised Ribs in an instant pot, but you can definitely do it.
- Cut the liquids down by a third
- Sauté the veggies in a pan as well as brown the meat in a pan instead of the instant pot in order to get better caramelization.
- Place everything in the instant pot and turn the vent to seal. Press the STEW function and set the time to 50 minutes.
- Allow a natural release and then remove the ribs.
Ribs RECIPES
Looking for more ribs recipes? A good teriyaki anything is so good, so make sure you try our FAMOUS Easy Asian Sticky Slow Cooker Ribs, Smoky BBQ Instant Pot Ribs, BBQ Ribs.
Or if you want another classic comfort food, try this meatloaf recipe, chicken fried steak, or this pepper steak! And every meal is better with a side of the perfect dinner rolls!
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Braised Short Ribs
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4
Serving Size:
2
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 1675 Total Fat: 117g Saturated Fat: 52g Trans Fat: 7g Unsaturated Fat: 62g Cholesterol: 477mg Sodium: 1632mg Carbohydrates: 36g Fiber: 4g Sugar: 8g Protein: 121g
My liquid does not cover all the ribs. Is it supposed to?
Nope, it doesn’t need to cover them.
Have you ever made this in something other than a Dutch Oven? Crock Pot?
We haven’t tried cooking it any other way yet.
Hi. I am an avid Cook and have made numerous yummy recipes but this one knocks it out the park. It was absolutely FANTASTIC and is now one of my top 5 favourites. Thank you so much for posting!!
Please please tell me that the carb grams were not correct on the braised short ribs. 101 carbs?
Our nutrition calculator has been acting up so I will check that. Thank you!
Any update on the carbs?
Yes, the recipe card has been updated. It says 36g now. Thank you Kim!
My husband said I knocked it out of the park with this recipe I will say I put in some dried morel seasoning mix into it but this is a fantastic recipe I highly recommended!
Yessss! Way to go Vicki! And thank you!
I never review recipes but I felt the urge since this one turned out incredibly! Restaurant quality for sure. My husband and I both adored it. Thanks!!
Yippee!! Thanks Rachel!
Absolutely delicious and definitely restaurant quality! The whole family loved it, even my picky 7 and 12-year-old. My only question would be, how much of the fat do you trim away before searing the ribs? I took the largest excesses off but it was still quite fatty in the end. I’m wondering if I should have been more thorough prior to cooking??
I usually don’t trim any of the fat off. If they are super fatty I would trim them down to just a thin layer. So glad you enjoyed it!!
Just made these last night and I have to say that they were the BEST short ribs I’ve made so far. They were restaurant quality. Loved the fact that I didn’t need red wine to make them. Look forward to making them again! Thank you.
Aren’t they are so dang good?! So glad you enjoyed them!
Holy Smokes. The BEST short ribs I’ve ever made. I eat 90% but once a week I’ll make a near meal for my husband. He almost always request short ribs. I’ve made so many recipes. This one is amazing. I can’t wait to have company over for this one.
I eat vegan 90% ***** bad typo lol
It is my favorite thing to serve guests lately! It is always a hit! So glad you enjoyed it Julie!!
Liquid smoke is not available in Australia, what can be used in its place? Or omit???
Thank you.
You can just omit it.
I’m making this tomorrow. One question: in your story prior to the actual recipe, you mention the gravy containing onions, but there are no onions in the recipe itself. I’m guessing you added a diced onion in with the carrots and celery, correct?
Bahhhh! Where did those onions go? I’m updating the recipe now. It should have 1/3 cup of minced onions that you add with the celery and carrots! Thank you Leslie! Enjoy tomorrow!!
Why is the oven pre heated if all of the cooking is done on the stove top?
Step 11 in the instructions is in the oven. I added it so that was clear! Thank you for bringing that to my attention!
Am I missing where that Tblsp of flour goes?
Made this for a family gathering – it was delicious!
Thanks for the feedback Deborah!! Happy New Year!
Boy, you were not kidding! This recipe is so delicious! I could not find bone-in short ribs and had to buy boneless, but they still were very flavorful and tender. Thank you for sharing the recipe, it is a keeper!
I’m drooling right now just thinking about it! I’m so obsessed! Thank you for sharing!
What is the second half of the butter and the 1 tbls of flour for? In the oven now. So excited!
It’s to make a thickening agent called a roux.
Sounds delicious. So you cook them in the oven? Recipe says cook for 2-3 hours but does that mean put them in oven or on stove top?
Yes in the oven at 375 degrees.
I’ve recently started making short ribs in the crockpot. I use a pot roast cook in bag and cook it on low all day. It turns out so tender that it also falls off the bone and it’s so juicy. Both myself and my husband are very picky eaters and don’t have anything to do with fat on meat. Cooking it this way the fat all cooks down and creates the juices. It’s something that I make at least once a month.
Aren’t short ribs so delicious?! Now my mouth is watering! Haha!
Oh my goodness this looks delicious!
Thank you Mari!
Beef short ribs can be expensive so you can substitute meaty beef shanks if you find them less expensive than ribs. No need to change this recipe at all, it is a great one!