True History-Style Slow-Cooked Beef Short Ribs
Fall-off-the-bone short ribs slow-cooked to honor the 'authentic' heritage of Martin guitars, with a rich, complex sauce that deepens like vintage wood. This french-inspired beef ready in about 200 minutes pairs (bone-in) beef short ribs, all-purpose flour, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 495 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 lbs (bone-in) beef short ribs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium, sliced carrots
- 1 large, chopped onion
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 cup beef broth
- 4 thyme sprigs
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat short ribs dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high; brown ribs in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply seared, then set aside.
- Step 2: In same pot, cook carrots and onion for 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Deglaze pot with red wine, scraping up browned bits; simmer for 3 minutes until reduced by half. Stir in beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Step 4: Return ribs to pot, submerging them in liquid. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 3 hours until meat is fork-tender. Remove ribs, strain sauce, and reduce by 1/3 over medium heat until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does True History-Style Slow-Cooked Beef Short Ribs 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 True History-Style Slow-Cooked Beef Short Ribs?
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 (bone-in) beef short ribs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in True History-Style Slow-Cooked Beef Short Ribs?
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 True History-Style Slow-Cooked Beef Short Ribs 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 True History-Style Slow-Cooked Beef Short Ribs?
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
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My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
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Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
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My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
