Real Deal Beef Short Ribs with Bone Marrow Butter
Slow-braised short ribs with a rich, unadulterated bone marrow butter that embodies the true essence of 'real' comfort food, using no artificial shortcuts. This american-inspired beef ready in about 200 minutes pairs beef short ribs, bone marrow, diced carrots 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
- 2.5 lbs beef short ribs
- 4 oz bone marrow
- 3, diced carrots
- 1 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup bone marrow butter
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 2.5 lbs beef short ribs dry and season generously with 1.5 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Sear in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat for 5 minutes per side until deeply browned.
- Step 2: Remove ribs and add 3 diced carrots to the pot. Cook for 3 minutes until slightly softened, then deglaze with 1 cup red wine, scraping up browned bits.
- Step 3: Return ribs to pot, cover with 2 cups water, and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and braise for 3 hours until meat is fork-tender.
- Step 4: Carefully remove ribs and strain braising liquid into a bowl. Skim excess fat from surface, then reduce liquid by half over medium heat.
- Step 5: While ribs rest, melt 4 oz bone marrow in a small saucepan over low heat for 5 minutes until liquid. Whisk in 1/4 cup bone marrow butter until smooth. Stir reduced braising liquid into marrow mixture.
- Step 6: Slice ribs against the grain, drizzle with sauce, and serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Real Deal Beef Short Ribs with Bone Marrow Butter take to make?
Total time is about 200 minutes (20 min prep + 180 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 Real Deal Beef Short Ribs with Bone Marrow Butter?
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 Real Deal Beef Short Ribs with Bone Marrow Butter?
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 Real Deal Beef Short Ribs with Bone Marrow Butter 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 Real Deal Beef Short Ribs with Bone Marrow Butter?
American 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
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
