Braised Short Ribs

Learn how to make melt-in-your-mouth braised short ribs. This easy beef recipe is best served with heaps of creamy mashed potato. Impress your friends and family!

📝 Ingredients

• 60 ml (4 tbsp) olive oil
• 1.8 kg (4lbs) beef short ribs
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 g (1 tsp) ground coriander
• 2 g (1 tsp) ground cumin
• 2 g (1 tsp) ground cinnamon
• 400 g (1 x 14oz can) chopped tomatoes
• 1 L (4 cups) beef stock
• 15 g (2 tbsp) cacao powder

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 160°C / fan 140°C / 320°F / gas mark 3.
2. 2Heat half of the oil in a large ovenproof pot and sear the short ribs on all sides over a high heat.
3. 3Add the remaining oil, onion, celery, carrots, coriander, cumin and cinnamon in the pot and cook the vegetables until softened.
4. 4Add the tomatoes, stock and cocoa powder.
5. 5Bring to a gentle simmer, place the lid on and cook in the oven for 3 hours.
6. 6Remove the ribs with tongs and set aside.
7. 7Pour the remaining sauce in a high powered blender and process until smooth. Return the sauce to the pot and gently simmer until the sauce reduces and thickens.
8. 8Place the ribs back into the sauce and heat through.
9. 9Serve with your favourite accompaniments. Enjoy!