This is My Favorite Meal of All Time | Tender & Delicious Braised Beef Short Ribs

The most common question I get is either "What's your favorite food" or "What's your favorite thing to cook" - the answer to both of those questions is BEEF SHORT RIBS! Checkout the video to find out why. Meet me in the kitchen and let's #makeithappen
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Shopping List:
2-3 lbs Beef Short Ribs (Bone in or Boneless - boneless ribs will cook faster)
2 cups red wine (cabernet or merlot)
2 cups beef broth
1 tbsp beef base
1-2 tbsps dijon mustard
2 tbsps tomato paste
2-3 carrots
2-3 stalks of celery
1-2 onions
2 bay leaves
rosemary and thyme
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder
Slurry: 2-3 tbsps corn starch + 1/4 cup cold water
Directions:
Begin by salting your short ribs 2-24 hours prior to cooking (preferably overnight). Heat your skillet over high head and add 1 tbsp avocado oil. Sear short ribs in batches until golden brown on all sides. Once all short ribs are seared, remove them and set aside. Reduce heat and add the celery, carrots, and onion. Sweat the veggies for 3-5 minutes and season with salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder. Add tomato paste and dijon mustard and mix to combine. Deglaze with red wine and bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes. Add short ribs to your pressure cooker or instant pot. Add the veggies and wine from the skillet to the pressure cooker along with 2 cups of beef broth. Season again and add worcestershire and soy sauce. Add fresh herbs and set for high pressure 55 minutes. (If using the oven, cover in a baking dish or dutch oven and bake at 325 for 3.5 hours or until fork tender.

[@christinelance8337]

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[@fosmith61]

Pro tip. Double the quantity of braising liquid then, after the ribs are cooked, reduce the liquid by 60% for a much more intensely flavored gravy that you won't have to thicken with slurry. Also, it's better to skim off the fat from the braising liquid before finishing it.

[@janetlindsey456]

Thank you. I love pro tips! Going to make this recipe this weekend using this tip.

[@jimmason8502]

Agree, add more liquid and if you're braising in the oven at 350 leave the lid of the pot off a bit so some of the liquid evaporates. I braise my short ribs for about 2-2.5 hours, they don't need 3 hours. And that's a LOT of garlic to add but then he was only cooking for 50min, in the oven add no more than a couple cloves or the whole thing will be way too garlicky.

[@rideauriverrafter]

@@jimmason8502 Totally agree abt the garlic. But you might try adding an ounce of dark chocolate to the finished sauce for an extra layer of flavour.

[@tommyt1971]

What you’re talking about is the very reason I bought a fat separator years ago - you can retain a lot of flavor but get rid of the fat.

[@MYNEWMOKE]

@@rideauriverrafter dark chocolate? ok. ok. gotta try that.

[@katiedeepbeep7130]

You could sear them in a Dutch oven and continue to cook them in the same cast iron Dutch oven. That will save some flavor and a pot to clean.

[@nomadmarauder-dw9re]

Over the fire. That's a camp oven of course.

[@chocolatte8301]

That's what I planned to do ❤

[@nomadmarauder-dw9re]

@@chocolatte8301 Every time I plan to do some good old cowboy cooking...it RAINS.

[@anniebarrett6222]

Made this tonight and it was a huge hit with my in laws!! I took the garlic clove after it was finished cooking and mashed it into the mashed potatoes!! Wonderful flavor!! Thx for another fire dinner!

[@squirrelavengerr31]

genius idea w/ the garlic

[@kristenp1606]

I’m making this tomorrow and 100% stealing that garlic idea !!

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[@kelleyscrutchfield4504]

Great idea! TY

[@tywilkins2584]

This recipe is absolutely amazing. I’ve made it about 4-5 times already and it’s always a big hit. It’s simple enough to make for someone with basic cooking skills like myself, and I don’t even own a pressure cooker, just put it in the crockpot for 4-5 hours and it’s fall off the bone, cut with a fork tender! I can’t thank you enough for this new staple dish in our house!

[@nettegain4615]

I made this for my family and it was a big hit! They talked about it for 2 days! Of, I took all the credit!😂 Absolutely delish. 💯

[@greogorybilliot1435]

It says a lot about a meal when a cook says, this is my favorite and you can tell they're being genuine! I can't wait to make this recipe! Thanks for sharing!

[@MICKI6664]

I have gotten many recipes off the internet and have never left a comment. THIS IS HANDS DOWN THE BEST RECIPE I HAVE EVER MADE! THANK YOU!

[@1badduc996]

It took 3-4 years for your recipe videos to come up in my feed from watching thousands of recipes from more watched at the time youtubers. Not sure why it took so long to find this channel, but I'm glad it did. We've made a few of your recipes and they have been fantastic. So many more we want to try. Good, Good stuff!

[@Jacqueline2279]

This looks amazing! I love when I've made something new and get that instant smile when I take the first bite, just like you did! I'm definitely trying this on my next day off!

[@blove43]

Made this for the wifey and mom (celebrating Mother’s Day). Epic!! I followed recipe but I used a slow cooker instead of the pressure cooker (8 hours). The gravy was fantastic! Mr MIH you have the best channel.

[@FaustoC]

I’ve tried a ton of recipes over the years and this is hands down the best one I’ve ever tasted. Do yourself a favor and make this recipe, you won’t regret it!

[@missmiller5637]

Was it too salty?

[@sajjservices]

I’ve used this for a few special occasions in my home and it’s always a hit especially when they are expecting me to grill something or do fried fish so it’s a nice change up a very simple to do for a 20/30 person dinner Thank you

[@sulmandonisramirez3599]

I just made this recipe and I could literally cry at how good these came out!! Thank you!!

[@angelatruly]

Favorite meal. Our Truly Beef w/gravy. We use 2 different cut of beef short ribs (the one you are using and a flatter cut). Brown them, add onion, bay, btb, garlic, Rosemary, 1 can mushroom soup, water, and few shots of brandy. We used the crock pot for years until I found the joys of the instant pot (55 min), so tender. You have expanded my repertoire and I will be giving yours a shot, albeit in the instant pot pressure. Thanks so much!!

[@chrisrodriquez2639]

The Food Network needs to come and knock on your door, man. You need to have your own cooking show on the tube! I certainly would watch.

[@Phoenixgabel]

This is by far the best short rib recipe. I have also used it with stew meat as well and turned out amazing. Your recipes have such great flavour. Definitely😋 a favourite channel

[@shannonmcdaniel5247]

I tried this recipe (followed the exact recipe/directions) Sunday and my family loved it! Thank you for sharing your amazing recipes.

[@staceymelvin3495]

Beautiful, thank you! I appreciate your teaching style. Simple, not making the same point in 5 different ways.

[@sylvias1546]

Full respect for thinking about folks who don’t consume alcohol 😊

[@xSpcManSpiffx]

The alcohol burns off.

[@barbarafarrington7146]

I don’t get why a superior cook one’s not know that alcohol -burns off/😊

[@GFSwinger1693]

@@barbarafarrington7146 Agreed, it kind of ruins their credibility.

[@nicolosadeldolce]

I’ve never made short ribs but I got bunch when we bought a whole butchered cow. Going to try this recipe tonight, I’m so excited!! I made them for the first time and they turned out AMAZING!!! Definitely making again!

[@cynthiafarriss6192]

Braised Beef Short Ribs are my favorite too! Thank you for posting this!

[@DatGurlCookz_LuvsMakeupToo]

Egg.cited abt this recipe.... everything I've made from his YT had been bomb & my hubby & kiddos love it too! Keep em coming! Thxxxx!!!!

[@thetruthii5001]

Bruh, love what you do man! I'm making the dish right now following alone as you do it. You make it easy to understand and follow everyrhing you do. I am a good cook and cook a lot of restaurant level dishes at home, but you help make it so easy for me and i assume others with maybe some nervousness to tackle a dish like this. Thank you for all you do. What a blessing to make a living doing something you love and have passion for, making money, and helping others. The Trifecta!!! Love fam.

[@midwestslotdiva]

Superb, as always Matt!🥰Can't wait to try this one. I agree 100% about the sear method as well as the addition of the soy sauce. I adore the endings when you taste the final result.

[@rodphilpot3784]

These were AMAZING!!! My 3-year old LOVED them. He kept saying that these are really good!! Thanks for the recipe.✌

[@ReneeKalei]

Made this today for Father’s Day, and OH MY GOODNESS!!! These were a huge hit. They were flavorful and extremely tender.

[@charlenedickerson-gilbert4618]

Thanks for the Braised Short Rib recipe!!! Sounds like a great day to try this one. Keep up the good work!!! 💞💯🙏

[@maxkrause9808]

That’s beautiful! I do it similarly, I thicken the baring liquid by puréing the mirepoix and I serve over gnocchi!

[@sinfulcravings7982]

This channel is on the express train to success....Never seen a channel grow this fast. excellent recipes, great footage, awesome MONEY SHOTS lol!! Keep it up!!!

[@MYNEWMOKE]

couldnt of said it better. you can tell when someone just has the skillz naturally..

[@tarasstory]

Made these last night for dinner and everyone loved them...the house smelled so good!! Great recipe

[@debbiedibble1086]

Fixed these tonight! These are not only oh mommy, but oh baby and merry me delicious. As far as my favorite comfort food, I don’t know anymore, I use to think it was lasagna. But after making some of your dishes, it might be this one. Bless you, and I hope you keep up on, bringing us fantastic food.

[@MissJazzy_]

I just want you to know that I love your channel!!! Short ribs and mashed potatoes is one of my favorite meals too. I definitely will be trying this soon!

[@shellyl.7488]

My 16 year old son said, mom, it tastes like an executive steak house 😅 thanks for the recipe I was proud to impress my kiddo

[@baddiebelladonna470]

My fav comfort food to make is pot roast which is what I went to the store to buy but I saw some really good short ribs and decided to make this instead and that’s how I got to your video!! Thank you

[@kaidenlawrence671]

I never go wrong with your recipes looks delicious as always.

[@karolosteen3313]

Just wanted to add that I tried this recipe today and it was AMAZING!

[@andreemilsap6289]

Hi Chef MIH, OMG; that looks delicious 😋 I just made your beef pot roast today it was delicious. I see that this dish features the same cooking techniques and am just amazed how sering your beef makes a huge difference to the taste! Thank You 😊

[@theonly1258]

Made this yesterday WOW …was soooo tender and delish..Thanks as always for great easy to follow recipes 🔥🙏🏾❤️

[@dgreenapple]

I do a lot of braising. Some suggestions: Flour the meat before searing. Makes a really great sear. On wine, if you're cooking off all the alcohol, there's no need to worry about consuming alcohol. On that note, try 1 cup of bourbon too. Cook off all the alcohol and it leaves a fantastic flavor in the meat & gravy. Also, try lamb shanks. As much as short ribs are great, they are so fatty, it's too much. Lamb shanks are flavorful, braise very well and are far less fatty. Finally, make it the day before and store the gravy separately in fridge. Fat rises to the top and can be easily taken off.

[@trebor000]

Might as well leave a link for ur cooking channel 😂

[@thosearepinklemons]

David, you're right about the alcohol burning off, but sometimes recovering alcoholics simply cannot have alcohol in their house at all, so subbing with beef stock is the way to go.

[@janetlindsey456]

That’s an excellent point that we don’t consider. Even having alcohol around for cooking is not good for folks in recovery.

[@rideauriverrafter]

Agree that Lamb Shanks are the nec plus ultra for the braising crowd. But for a less expensive dish, try Beef Shanks in place of the short ribs. Lots of beef flavour, lower per unit price and the marrow in the bones adds an unctuous note to the profile. Also, you can try adding a bit of chocolate - bitter, dark, 80% or more, to the finished sauce. Bon appetit!

[@dgreenapple]

@@trebor000 Very kind of you to ask. I wish I had the time to make one... I love cooking and I love teaching...

[@lexiwilliams9497]

Can’t wait to try this!!! My favorite comfort food is pot roast so I know I’ll love this!!

[@monamiappetito9146]

I’ve made the braised beef short ribs and it was delicious, like every recipe that I’ve tried from your channel.👌

[@denisebrowsky3783]

Made this tonight. Fantastic! Might be my new favorite comfort dish. The sauce was amazing.

[@reemcfall]

I make boneless short ribs using most of these same ingredients, but my God! I tried your recipe to a T last night and when I say my husband & I licked our bowls!!!! Thank you so very much for sharing your culinary soulful genius with us. Based on your ingredients and methods, as a great cook myself, I don’t think you could go wrong with any of your recipes! However, my only critique is that you left off the garlic 🧄 glove in the ingredients, but thankfully they are one of my go-to staples. 🙏🏽🤗😋🧡

[@VaizaO]

Braised short ribs is my absolute favorite hand made down! This looks delicious

[@Dee-rg9yb]

Thank you for this video and your great instruction! I made this and I agree, outstanding and my favorite meal!!

[@joannew174]

I made this last night and it was super delicious! I had stock left over and made French onion soup for lunch...also delicious....leftovers today for dinner... can't wait

[@shantellsmith9386]

This turned out so good and I used dried herbs and no celery and it was still delicious.

[@roxannereynolds7829]

Definitely going to make this. And from reading some of the comments, I think it's going to taste as well as it looks 😋

[@reneesmith5403]

That looks delicious and the presentation was meticulous and well done. Many thanks for sharing this!

[@lavernejones4471]

It looks delicious. My favorite comfort food is a good chicken and dumplings. I would love to see your version. Fall is just around the corner 😁

[@stefanie4232]

That looks so good, I am definitely going to be making this real soon for me and my girls. I know they are going to love it and I will too. Thanks for sharing.

[@daniellepeterson2232]

You are such a live saver with these meals!!! Thank you!

[@danielclooney6248]

Great video liked your procedure. Had them last spring in Vegas and renewed my love of them. My mom used to make them.

[@contractordaytona1786]

Made this right after I saw it. My wife loved them. Thank you

[@aliciairizarry10]

Made last night from your book along with your mash 🔥 🔥 🔥 so good i wanted to cry. On tonights menu Mongolian beef with broccoli over rice also ftom your book with AB. Boursin cheese, game changer. Will mever eat regular mash EVER AGAIN. Thank you for all you do!

[@opalivy739]

Matt your braised short ribs recipe tutorial is a winner 🏆🥇

[@cathyebreo597]

This recipe was a massive hit without changing his recipe. It's a bit time consuming but believe me, well worth the work!!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@lloydspitalnik539]

The best short ribs I've ever had. Followed you recipe and will cook this many more times.

[@yvettemarie9934]

I'll be making these in my Dutch Oven real soon! 😋 Thanks for the recipe!

[@cherieahern3593]

I don't have a pressure cooker, can this be done in Dutch oven in traditional oven? How long to cook with this method?

[@jendlee9996]

I made it exactly as you did and it was EXCELLENT! Not surprisingly, even better the next day.

[@jamesmorrison7847]

The best short ribs I've ever had was my brother Tom's version where they were braised in beer and onions. Better than braised in red wine. Fantastic!

[@chocolatte8301]

Made this with year old short ribs from my freezer and still very very tasty. Saving this recipe as a new favorite 😋

[@donaldyurko1284]

Try it with grits! I am a bit different...I make my grits and put them in a 9 X 13 glass baking dish and flatten out. Pop in fridge over night. Cut them in squares the next day and fry each side in a skillet and plate them like the mashed potatoes. The little extra crunch with the ribs is amazing to me.

[@MYNEWMOKE]

that some pro shit you doing donald. nice!!

[@khristalwoodall6679]

"Looking Good"nephew! My favorite is roast n cabbage with sweet potatoes and some corn bread. Always my comfort food.

[@paulbush8747]

My man!!!. I've been makin' short ribs wrong all along. This is a definite make this coming weekend. I'm hooked. Love your style of cooking. You know you love what you're doing when you get a fork drop. 😆

[@rbu2136]

By the way, for garlic heads I braise with I usually put a little net around them (to help hold in place) and at the end I can pull them out and have that soft goes garlic for a smear on some bread to eat with whatever I made. It’s pretty easy to do.

[@lulajohns1883]

My sister coming to visit next week. This recipe is on the menu forsure! I add brussel sprouts in and let them cook in liquid, sooo good

[@Tiaratisha]

On time! Love making braised short ribs… I’m sure with your tips I’ll make them even better!

[@melviasheppard8466]

Better than Mama made 😡 How are us Grandmother's going to get the Family members together ? How about you guys cooking for us ?

[@jeffgulla1399]

Watch closer Tiara, the gravy is just grease, dude yeah gotta degrease your stock

[@jdmxxx38]

Spectacular. I feel like I have a gourmet cooking class. Can't wait to try the process. It looks terrific!

[@mandarinwithmarcel9838]

Add a little molasses to the sauce and a brunoise or small dice of the mirepoix (separate) from the cooking mirepoix and much smaller for garnish, that way you still get a taste of your veggies and it looks amazing combined into the sauce. Also, I like to use a buerre manie (butter+flour) quick roux for sauce gives it a little more flavor and thickened very well without messing with the flavor that was built already from the braise. Also love short ribs, oxtails and braised meat over some gouda grits! Great job chef!

[@royalrayne8948]

Suki!!! Suki Now!!! U hit the nail on the head!!! Short beef ribs R my faves too!!! I can green beans & potatoes so busy evenings R no problem consuming a 😋 delicious meal!!!

[@chrisperez767]

Oh. My. God. Amazing!!! I made mine in a Dutch oven at 350 for like 2.5 hours, only thing I did differently.

[@meganmalicki9857]

Im so glad you shared your absolute favorite meal 💖⭐💖⭐💖

[@jimjohnson1285]

Looks amazing I will be definitely making this thank you for the recipe 👍👍

[@MsTJones27]

That gravy pour shouldn't have made me emotional 😢 I need this with some creamed spinach and sister Schubert rolls😋

[@MAYBE_4EV3R]

Looks bomb! I love braised short rib, can’t wait to try

[@catherineharris27]

Man those look amazing and delicious 😋! I love all ur recipes..You are the man.

[@ronsworld250]

Matt, I too love short ribs and this recipe looks amazing. I will definitely try this recipe.

[@chrisbullock6477]

searing also helps hold in juices even more and at that first layer of flavor.

[@christeenprice5637]

Delicious, yummy recipe, thanks for sharing Matt 👍👍👍

[@Derek-uh1wn]

Those bone in short ribs are the best, that bone increases the flavor. 👍

[@cliftonchapma1]

Cooking this right this minute! My whole family is so excited . Wish me luck 🙏 😅

[@robrice4337]

I made this and it was probably the best thing I’ve ever made… 10/10 would recommend

[@patrickpruneau2738]

Just made this and it is so good. Love the channel.

[@chrisbrennan2208]

I agree with you. Short Ribs are my favorite cut of meat. That looks amazing.

[@jamarstringfellow4577]

Right on brotha... I like this new way better then the previous video...came out 🔥🔥🔥 thanks for sharing your skills.

[@dacarri03hobley29]

Great video thanks for sharing your time and recipe 😊😊

[@zulmatati]

I am making this at this very moment. It has been in the oven for 1 hr and smells AMAZING!!

[@zulmatati]

Here it is the day after and I’m enjoying this just as much today as I did yesterday. Thank you!!!

[@daniellesims5048]

Thanks! Ima make this tonight. This will be my first time. I’m so excited

[@constancejenkins3867]

Omg Matt .. This was Phenomenal 😍😋🤤 I tweaked it a bit and it was Magnificent I prepared it for my Kids Dad for His Birthday 🎂 🥳 Dinner it was a Big Hit Thank you 😊 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@travisharper8268]

Made this tonight. Flavors were spot on, it was delicious. I ignored your warning about putting too much salt in the gravy. OOPS.... The best news is that a bottle of wine has at least 4 cups so there was plenty of left over .... :)

[@babemassey7985]

When the need for making a slurry, try using cooled broth from the coking process to mix with the cornstarch, arrowroot or flour instead of water if available.

[@Your_Favorite_Season]

This feels like the eloquent version of pot roast. I've never had short ribs, but now I'm excited to try it! EDIT: I said this is a eloquent version b/c just like w/ pot roast you have a gravy, and vegetables and its slow cooked. It's a slow cooked meat with a side.

[@domimakeup]

I can tell you've never had short ribs. Lol because a pot roast could neva! 🤣

[@peterfong5101]

Pot roast is usually made with chuck. Short ribs have WAY MORE flavor. Buy the bone-in short ribs.

[@KimberlyByrdV]

I must agree! While I love the flavor profiles in this, short ribs are a bit pricey.

[@leversforever9748]

@@KimberlyByrdV They have been since 2020

[@sesquashtwo]

I agree...the end result of all that braising is truly the texture of a slow cooked chuck cut. Personally, I'd go for more meat for the buck...and create the same, but with a 4 pound chuck roast. The way I see it...taste and 'mouth-feel'...it will be the same, and buying the more expensive cut of short ribs...and...have to pay for non edible weight in the bone...is personally a no go for me. A chuck roast is 100 percent edible for what you pay.... my opinion.

[@janelynn2560]

This was an amazing recipe! I’m so happy I made it. The meat was melt-in-your mouth. So much flavor! The sauce was velvety smooth. Since it was an experiment I only made mashed potatoes. Next time I will try it with polenta which I have never made but I hear it goes well with short ribs. There is one ingredient I will leave out and that’s the soy sauce. I didn’t care for the added taste. It is expensive, but so worth splurging for special occasions. Thank you! And Happy New Year 2024 everyone🎉🙏

[@yourbestfiend512]

I am going to try to make this for the weekend and I want to try to make polenta for the first time too!

[@janelynn2560]

@@yourbestfiend512 Good luck! It looked intimidating to me at first, but he gives good directions. Take time to pick out the meatier short ribs and let us know how the polenta turns out, too. I still haven’t tried making it.

[@shonawoods2143]

Absolutely delicious!! My family loved this dish

[@shuglicious1derful1der99]

Looking good.... Fork Drop! The smile after the first taste was my confirmation that it was good 😊

[@sage7x7]

Oooo Weee! My mouth is watering! Those are Gourmet Short Ribs! These ribs would also pair well with polenta! I made your Zoppa Toscana soup and it was DELICIOUS! I always love your recipes! Thank you for sharing!

[@diniasantos9117]

I am excited to cook this dish this coming weekend. Looks so yummy!

[@FatimahMohammed]

Delicious!! The low sodium soy sauce is important, I used regular and it was a little to salty (the only salt i added was from the soy sauce, bouillonand the salt ribs on the meat) . I subbed the red wine for more beef broth and accidently forgot the Dijon. Otherwise it was wonderful!!