Cast Iron
Short Rib Ragu
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292 Reviews
Ginny E.
December 6, 2020
This is one of my favorite cold weather dinners. The flavors simply meld together. All good stews start with a mirepoix- i can use left over wine, and homemade chicken stock. It’s a great recipe. Thank you!
Colleen K.
March 30, 2020
Awesome! Made exactly according the the recipe, but halved everything - there are two of us and this was still multiple meals worth - and it came out perfectly. We were inclined to skip the blender step, but decided to go for it while shredding the meat and it was definitely worth the extra thing to clean. We did, however, eat it right away instead of leaving it overnight, it was not overly fatty so no need to wait.
MStubbee
March 7, 2020
I've cooked this in the crockpot and in the oven and last weekend I did a mash-up. I cooked everything through step 3 but went ahead and put all the liquid in the pot before putting it in the crockpot. In otherwords, I braised the ribs, set them aside and then sauteed and cooked everything else in the same pot, thinking that flavors would build better using that process than throwing everything into the crockpot raw. Following an earlier poster's advice I reduced the amount of broth (I used beef) and wine, about a cup each. I didn't have celery but did have carrots and red bell pepper so those went into the saute pot as well. It cooked in the crockpot on low for about 9 hours (it was soft and lovely before that). I pulled the meat off the bones and then skimmed off the visible oily liquid on the top of the pot and did not bother to blend any of it. It would have been delicious right then, but we had something else planned for dinner, so I let the pot cool down, transferred the whole mixture back into a dutch oven and stuck it in the fridge. The next night I was able to lift off the remaining fat and then I simply reheated it on top of the stove. Wow, I forgot how ridiculously delicious this dish is! And I think letting it sit for 24 hours improved it. I served it with a big pot of cheesy, buttery grits. We ate it three nights in a row and wished we had made more! I'll definitely not wait so long to have this again and will make a day ahead the next time we have people over.
Minimally I.
March 7, 2020
So happy you like the dish. I'm convinced buttery, cheesy grits make everything at least 20% better!
Noemie
December 17, 2019
Delicious recipe! I don't blend the sauce, but rather leave the vegetables rustic, soft, and yummy. I take everything out and reduce the sauce a bit and then add all the veg and meat back in. Love this recipe!
Judy
November 25, 2019
Disappointing. I did it in the crockpot. Way too much liquid, and I only used one quart of the broth. My large crockpot was full. Beef broth would have been better. It just needed something.
Nicole P.
November 5, 2019
This is absolutely delicious- very rich, and makes a ton. We have a seafood allergy, so no anchovy paste, but other than that made it per instructions in the oven. Seriously good, will absolutely make again when I see shortribs on sale!
Katherine O.
June 15, 2019
Since this is listed on the page for recipes for the 6" Staub mini fry pan, I hesitate to try getting 5 1/2 pounds of bone-in short ribs into that little skillet.
Jen
June 15, 2019
If you take a look at the recipe, and all the glowing comments, you'll see you're in good hands! It's a great one and I wouldn't let a glitch (on another page no less) stop you from having a wonderful meal.
SPark0101
October 29, 2018
Sharing my thoughts having made this in a slow cooker. Overall, the dish was tasty and my family enjoyed it, but it is pretty time-consuming.
In terms of my method, a few notes:
- I browned the short ribs, but didn't cook anything else before putting the ingredients in my slow cooker.
- I reduced the liquid and only used 1 cup of wine, 1/2 cup of stock, but all of the tomato juice and mushroom liquid.
- I mixed everything but the ribs in the slow cooker and then nestled the ribs in the pot.
- Otherwise, I followed the directions given except that I didn't puree the vegetables. Because I didn't have much liquid, the consistency of my ragu with the shredded meat was more of a stew than a soup.
From a taste standpoint, I increased seasonings and added crushed red peppers, and if I make this again, I will double vegetables but decrease the meat.
In terms of my method, a few notes:
- I browned the short ribs, but didn't cook anything else before putting the ingredients in my slow cooker.
- I reduced the liquid and only used 1 cup of wine, 1/2 cup of stock, but all of the tomato juice and mushroom liquid.
- I mixed everything but the ribs in the slow cooker and then nestled the ribs in the pot.
- Otherwise, I followed the directions given except that I didn't puree the vegetables. Because I didn't have much liquid, the consistency of my ragu with the shredded meat was more of a stew than a soup.
From a taste standpoint, I increased seasonings and added crushed red peppers, and if I make this again, I will double vegetables but decrease the meat.
Kathryn L.
October 8, 2018
Sounds absolutely delicious! I’ll wait until Chanukah or New Year’s Eve to try. It’s too hot outside to think about this dish. But come late November, December I’ll be looking for this to cook. My crock pot can’t wait.
Elizabeth C.
September 23, 2018
Just curious as to why you’d use chicken stock as the braising liquid as opposed to beef?
Minimally I.
September 23, 2018
Just because I usually have homemade chicken stock in my freezer. Also, when I don't, I'm always happier with the chicken stock I purchase than the beef stock. Could be my crappy grocery store, but I've never found a really great beef stock there.
kathleen B.
September 23, 2018
Isn't this supposed to be a group of slow cooker recipes? Please - it sounds great, but I'd really like the slow cooker instructions!
Robin
September 23, 2018
Read #7 in the instructions:
Slow-cooker variation: After browning the meat, add it to a slow cooker, along with the rehydrated mushrooms and the rest of the ingredients, and cook on "low" for 8 hours.
Slow-cooker variation: After browning the meat, add it to a slow cooker, along with the rehydrated mushrooms and the rest of the ingredients, and cook on "low" for 8 hours.
Jill
June 3, 2018
I just made this...weird for a summer meal, I know! I toned down the liquids to be lazy and make it in the instant pot and it was fantastic! Just had to remove the meat to boil down the sauce at the end and I forgot to puree it, but still amazing. I used boneless short ribs and didn't have any fat to skim, served on the day I cooked and was still fantastic. The gremolata was key.
Minimally I.
June 4, 2018
I haven't even thought to make this in the Instant Pot — thanks for the tip! (Think I'll wait till this fall, though. :))
Hart W.
June 4, 2018
Did you use manual pressure? And if so, would you share the time setting and whether natural or quick release? Sounds wonderful!
Cmgrauer
February 12, 2018
I just bought a Crockpot...Would I adjust anything in this recipe to make it in the crockpot?
Alecsandra W.
November 17, 2017
Does anyone know if this freezes well? Ideally, I'd like to freeze this in portions and use it for weeknight dinners.
ihaventpoisonedyouyet
September 6, 2017
This recipe is very similar to one I found on another site - its Bobby Flay's recipe which I'm making at this very moment. I like the extra additions here though and I'm adding the anchovy paste, Worcestershire, porcini mushrooms, gremolata. These are strong flavor punches and I bet they up the ante in the Flay thing on my stove. No offense Bobby.
Katherine
September 9, 2017
I just made this the other day. Yum. A favorite. However wish I had read this first. I bet all those additions really added some punch. I love playing with flavors.
ihaventpoisonedyouyet
September 9, 2017
Whoa, this was really good!! "Demeating" the short ribs is so disgusting that I don't think I can make this more than a couple of times a year but it's worth the gag reflex when I do. Since I was first going by Bobby Flay's recipe I had already purchased paparadelle (sp?) and used that, although I think polenta would have been better. All the add-ins - anchovy paste, tomatoes, gremolata, porcini shrooms, etc made this the superior dish to BF.
Minimally I.
September 10, 2017
Thank you — I'm so happy you liked it! I feel the same way about peeling tongue as you do about the short ribs. :)
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