Jul 13 2026
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Braised Short Rib Recipe

Inspired by Itta Bena Restaurant
Time3h
Serves4

Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Char-Grilled Rainbow Carrots, Wild Mushroom Merlot Sauce

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Ingredients

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Braised Short Ribs

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Char-Grilled Rainbow Carrots

Wild Mushroom Merlot Sauce

Method

Braised Short Ribs

  1. 1

    Sear the Ribs

    Season the short ribs with salt and pepper. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the ribs on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same pot, add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Liquid

    Return the short ribs to the pot. Add beef broth, red wine, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Braise

    Cover and cook on low heat for 2-3 hours until the ribs are tender.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

  1. 5

    Boil Potatoes

    In a large pot, boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 6

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, cream, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.

Char-Grilled Rainbow Carrots

  1. 7

    Prepare Carrots

    Toss the peeled rainbow carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  2. 8

    Grill Carrots

    Grill the carrots on medium heat for about 10-15 minutes until tender and slightly charred.

Wild Mushroom Merlot Sauce

  1. 9

    Sauté Ingredients

    In a skillet, melt butter and sauté shallots, garlic, and wild mushrooms until soft.

  2. 10

    Add Liquid

    Pour in the red wine and beef broth. Add thyme and cook until the sauce reduces by half.

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