Authentic French Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine Reduction
A luxurious slow-cooked dish using the same 4-hour braise method as 1920s French cuisine, featuring a deeply flavored red wine reduction and tender meat. This french-inspired beef ready in about 280 minutes pairs Beef short ribs, Red wine, Beef stock for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 680 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 800 g Beef short ribs
- 300 ml Red wine
- 200 ml Beef stock
- 100 g Carrot
- 100 g Onion
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 800 g short ribs dry with paper towels, then dust with 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, pressing to adhere evenly.
- Step 2: Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high, add 1 tbsp oil, and sear ribs for 3 minutes per side until deeply browned, then remove and set aside.
- Step 3: Dice 100 g carrot and 100 g onion into 1/2-inch cubes, and mince 4 garlic cloves. Add to pot with remaining oil, sauté for 5 minutes until soft and golden.
- Step 4: Return ribs to pot, pour in 300 ml red wine, and scrape up browned bits. Add 200 ml beef stock, cover, and simmer on low heat for 4 hours until meat is fork-tender.
- Step 5: Strain sauce into a bowl, discarding solids. Skim excess fat, then return sauce to pot and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until reduced to 1 cup and coats the back of a spoon.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Authentic French Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine Reduction take to make?
Total time is about 280 minutes (25 min prep + 255 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Authentic French Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine Reduction?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep beef short ribs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Authentic French Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine Reduction?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Authentic French Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine Reduction for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Authentic French Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine Reduction?
French beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Best recipe I've made this month.
- ★★★★★
Used frozen vegetables instead of fresh and honestly couldn't tell the difference.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
