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Short ribs

From the video “Barefoot Contessa's Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs | Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro | Food Network” by Food Network. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Food Network. Steps are in our own words.

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Not spicy
Total time
~175 min
est.
Serves
~10
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Cost
~$4.33*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$29.67* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Involved
Ingredients
17

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$8.66*for the batch in the video
~$4.33*per serving

You save about ~$29.67* per serving (87% less*) than ordering it out — ~$59.34* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario meat entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

2 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 7 predicted from typical costs · not priced: short ribs, leeks, celery, carrots, red wine, beef stock…

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 2 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$34, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving648 kcal · 32% of 2,000
Fat47 g61%
Saturated fat19 g95%
Sodium2,209 mg96%
Carbohydrate14 g5%
Fiber3 g11%
Total sugars5.7 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein43 g87%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+7 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 12 of 15 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 10 servings (estimated: average of rules (13: 2268 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving) and model check (6)). Not counted because the video gives no amount: olive oil, garlic, thyme. Not matched to nutrient data: red wine, stout beer. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • basting brush
  • Dutch oven
  • salad spinner
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • wooden spoon
  • slotted spoon
  • tongs

What the video didn’t say

  • exact garlic quantity
  • exact thyme amount
  • servings
  • total preparation and cooking time
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Short ribs

What makes Food Network's Short ribs recipe and technique special?

Food Network's take on Short ribs focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing North American flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Uncovered final hour lets sauce reduce and meat tenderize properly. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Short ribs at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Short ribs recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Short ribs ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Short ribs can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Food Network's Short ribs?

This recipe utilizes approximately 17 ingredients across 16 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Short ribs?

The official cooking video by Food Network is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.