Description
Tender beef spare ribs slow-cooked with fresh herbs for a rich and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef spare ribs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Season ribs with salt and pepper, then brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.
- Pour in beef broth and red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot.
- Return ribs to the pot, cover, and simmer for 2.5 hours until tender.
- Remove ribs and reduce sauce if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot for even cooking.
- For deeper flavor, marinate ribs overnight.
- Substitute red wine with extra broth if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: herb braised beef spare ribs, slow-cooked beef, comfort food