Australian Braised Beef
A hearty beef dish originating from Australia, slow-cooked in a rich red wine sauce.
Ingredients
- ●2 pounds beef short ribs
- ●1 medium onion
- ●3 cloves garlic
- ●1 cup red winefull-bodied
- ●2 cups beef broth
- ●2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ●2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ●2 tablespoons butterunsalted
- ●2 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Season the short ribs with salt and pepper.
- 3
In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat.
- 4
Sear the short ribs until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Remove the ribs from the pot and set aside.
- 6
Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
- 7
Add the sliced onion and cook until caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- 8
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 9
Add the red wine, beef broth, tomato paste, and flour.
- 10
Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- 11
Return the short ribs to the pot and cover with a lid.
- 12
Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and braise for 2 1/2 hours.
- 13
Remove the pot from the oven and let the ribs rest for 10 minutes.
- 14
Serve the short ribs with the rich red wine sauce.