Red Wine-Braised Beef Short Ribs with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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Tender beef short ribs slowly braised in rich red wine and herbs, served atop creamy garlic mashed potatoes for a comforting meal. This french-inspired beef ready in about 215 minutes pairs beef short ribs, red wine, beef broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 195 min Serves 6 French cuisine 650 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. Pat 3 lbs beef short ribs dry and season with salt and black pepper. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown ribs on all sides, about 3 minutes per side, then remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large diced yellow onion, 1 diced carrot, and 1 diced celery stalk. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant. Add 6 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 2 cups red wine and 2 cups beef broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Add 3 fresh thyme sprigs and 2 fresh rosemary sprigs. Return ribs to the pot, cover, and transfer to the oven. Braise for 3 hours until meat is tender and falling off the bone.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, place 2 lbs peeled and cubed russet potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes until tender. Drain and mash with 4 tbsp butter and 1/2 cup whole milk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Step 5: Remove ribs from oven and discard herb sprigs. Spoon sauce over ribs and serve on a bed of garlic mashed potatoes.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Red Wine-Braised Beef Short Ribs with Garlic Mashed Potatoes take to make?

Total time is about 215 minutes (20 min prep + 195 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 Red Wine-Braised Beef Short Ribs with Garlic Mashed Potatoes?

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 Red Wine-Braised Beef Short Ribs with Garlic Mashed Potatoes?

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 Red Wine-Braised Beef Short Ribs with Garlic Mashed Potatoes for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). 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 Red Wine-Braised Beef Short Ribs with Garlic Mashed Potatoes?

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.

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