How long does it take to make Melt-In-Your-Mouth Short Ribs?

About 4 hours 20 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 4 hours of cooking.

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This recipe makes 8 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.

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It was shared by Ben Chelin on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.

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Melt-In-Your-Mouth Short Ribs

Name: Melt-In-Your-Mouth Short Ribs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 5 lb bone-in beef short ribs; 1 tbsp neutral oil; 3 cup yellow onion; 3 cup carrot; 3 cup celery; 6 clove garlic; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp tomato paste; 0.5 tbsp beef bouillon paste; 2 cup dry red wine; 2 cup beef stock; 4.5 sprig fresh thyme; 2.5 tsp unflavored gelatin; 3 leaf bay leaf; to taste chives

These melt‑in‑your‑mouth short ribs are a comforting, slow‑braised masterpiece. Tender beef, caramelized vegetables, and a rich red‑wine reduction create a savory, deeply satisfying dish that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner.

Maker: Ben Chelin

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20 min

Cook Time

4 hr

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4 hr 20 min estimated total time for 8 servings.

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Ingredients

5 lb bone-in beef short ribs
1 tbsp neutral oil
3 cup yellow onion
3 cup carrot
3 cup celery
6 clove garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tbsp beef bouillon paste
2 cup dry red wine
2 cup beef stock
4.5 sprig fresh thyme
2 1/2 tsp unflavored gelatin
3 leaf bay leaf
to taste chives

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 275°F (275°F).
2
Pat the short ribs dry, rub each piece with neutral oil, and season generously with salt; let them rest for 20 minutes to develop flavor.
3
Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Working in batches, sear each side of the ribs until deeply browned, about 3–4 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
4
Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the same pot and sauté over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and lightly caramelized.
5
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes, then add tomato paste and beef bouillon paste; sauté for another 2 minutes to develop a rich base.
6
Deglaze the pot with the red wine, scraping up any browned bits, then add beef stock, thyme sprigs, gelatin, and bay leaves; bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
7
Return the browned short ribs to the pot, arranging them snugly. Cover the Dutch oven with its lid slightly ajar and place it in the preheated oven. Braise for 3.5 to 5 hours, or until the meat is fork‑tender and falling off the bone.
8
Remove the ribs and set aside on a warm plate. Strain the braising liquid through a fine‑mesh sieve into a clean bowl, discarding the solids.
9
Cool the strained liquid to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Once a solid fat layer forms, skim it off and discard.
10
Transfer the clarified liquid to a saucepan, bring to medium‑high heat, and reduce by about 75% (to roughly 1‑1.5 cup), which should take 20–30 minutes; this concentrates the flavor.
11
Return the short ribs to the reduced sauce, heat gently over low heat for 5 minutes, basting occasionally to coat the meat.
12
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt if needed; sprinkle chopped chives over the ribs just before serving.

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How long does it take to make Melt-In-Your-Mouth Short Ribs?: About 4 hours 20 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 4 hours of cooking.
How many servings does this Melt-In-Your-Mouth Short Ribs recipe make?: This recipe makes 8 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
Where does this Melt-In-Your-Mouth Short Ribs recipe come from?: It was shared by Ben Chelin on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.