Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs
For a comforting, melt-in-your-mouth Christmas dinner, look no further than rich, slow-braised beef short ribs. Seared to develop a deep, caramelized crust, the ribs are then nestled into a Dutch oven with carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and fresh herbs. Bathed in a full-bodied dry red wine and rich beef stock, they are slow-cooked for hours until the meat is incredibly tender and literally falling off the bone. The braising liquid is strained and reduced into a glossy, velvety, deeply savory sauce. Serve these luxurious ribs over a bed of creamy, buttery polenta or garlic mashed potatoes for the ultimate winter comfort food.