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Autumn Beef Short Rib Lasagna

Recipe by Sam Kelly on InstagramAdded 31 October 2026.
  • 2 hr 30 min
  • Serves 4
  • 12 ingredients

30 minutes to prep, 2 hours to cook. A hearty autumnal lasagna that layers tender braised short rib meat with a rich tomato‑Parmesan sauce, creamy béchamel, and melty mozzarella. The dish combines deep beef flavor with comforting pasta layers, making it perfect for a cozy dinner.

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Ingredients

4 servingsMetric

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Method

Short Rib Lasagna

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and sear the beef short ribs until browned.

  2. 2

    Remove the browned meat and set aside.

  3. 3

    Break up the browned meat in the pan and continue to brown it.

  4. 4

    Add diced celery, carrots, and onions to the pan with the rendered fat and sauté until softened.

  5. 5

    Season the mixture with Kruidtje seasoning.

  6. 6

    Stir in tomato paste and cook briefly.

  7. 7

    Add liquid (broth or water) and bring to a gentle simmer.

  8. 8

    Incorporate grated Parmesan cheese into the sauce.

  9. 9

    Return the browned short rib meat to the pot and combine with the sauce.

  10. 10

    Cover the pot with a brown paper cover and let the sauce develop.

  11. 11

    In a baking pan, spread a layer of the meat sauce, then drizzle white creamy sauce over it.

  12. 12

    Place two sheets of lasagna noodles on top of the sauces.

  13. 13

    Spread more meat sauce over the noodles, then add another layer of white sauce.

  14. 14

    Add torn fresh mozzarella pieces over the white sauce.

  15. 15

    Repeat layering as desired, finishing with a generous topping of mozzarella and Parmesan.

  16. 16

    Bake until the noodles are tender and the cheese is melted and golden.

Tips while you cook

Brown meat before breaking up
Sear the short ribs until browned, then break them up in the pan.
Sauté vegetables until softened
Cook the diced celery, carrots, and onions until softened before adding tomato paste.
Cover sauce to develop flavor
Cover the pot with a brown paper cover and let the sauce develop.
Top with generous cheese
Finish with a generous topping of mozzarella and Parmesan for a melty, golden crust.

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Lasagna, 12 ways

Twelve creators posted their own. Most use onion, garlic and tomato.

  1. Jorge Tesch4 hr14 ingr.Only this one uses ox tail, red wine and bay leaves
  2. Micah Stewart1 hr 30 min8 ingr.Only this one uses bolognese ragout, heavy cream and chives
  3. Francesco Mattana1 hr 20 min13 ingr.Only this one uses pine nuts, pecorino cheese and grana padano
  4. I n é s Hoy Comemos Sano30 min7 ingr.Only this one uses tuna
  5. Jon García Abad45 min15 ingr.Only this one uses chicken breast and lentils
  6. Sam Kelly2 hr 30 min12 ingr.Only this one uses beef short ribs, celery and kruidtje seasoning
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