Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Short Rib Ragu paired with creamy Parmesan Mashed Potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds short ribs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the short ribs and brown on all sides.
- Remove the short ribs and set aside. In the same pot, add the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic, sautéing until soft.
- Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Return the short ribs to the pot.
- Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours until the ribs are tender.
- Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in boiling water until tender. Drain and mash with milk, cheese, and butter.
- Serve the ragu over the Parmesan mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For a thicker ragu, cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes.
- Pair with a glass of the same red wine used in the cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup ragu with potatoes
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Short Rib Ragu, Parmesan Mashed Potatoes, comfort food