# Short ribs (from Food Network)

Video: [Barefoot Contessa's Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs | Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro | Food Network](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0BBIA404Gw) by [Food Network](https://www.youtube.com/@FoodNetwork).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.33 per serving, ~$8.66 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$29.67* per serving (87%) vs ordering out (~$34.00*). * Estimate: 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.

## Ingredients

- 5 lb short ribs
- some olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cups leeks
- 3 cups celery
- 2 cups carrots
- 2 cups onions
- some garlic
- 1 bottle red wine
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 bottle stout beer
- sprigs thyme
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp pepper

## Steps

1. [0:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0BBIA404Gw&t=8s) Arrange the short ribs on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
2. [0:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0BBIA404Gw&t=12s) Season the ribs thoroughly with salt and pepper.
3. [0:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0BBIA404Gw&t=27s) Roast the ribs in the oven at 425°F for 20 minutes.
4. [0:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0BBIA404Gw&t=36s) Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven on the stove.
5. [1:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0BBIA404Gw&t=67s) Add dried leeks, celery, carrots, and chopped onions to the pot and sauté for 20 minutes.
6. [1:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0BBIA404Gw&t=94s) Stir in minced garlic and cook for about one minute.
7. [2:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0BBIA404Gw&t=136s) Pour in a full bottle of red wine, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
8. [2:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0BBIA404Gw&t=149s) Pour in beef stock and canned crushed tomatoes.
9. [2:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0BBIA404Gw&t=161s) Add a bottle of stout beer.
10. [3:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0BBIA404Gw&t=192s) Add a bundle of thyme sprigs, salt, and pepper, then stir well.
11. [3:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0BBIA404Gw&t=208s) Transfer the roasted short ribs and pan juices into the Dutch oven.
12. [4:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0BBIA404Gw&t=252s) Bring the contents to a boil, cover with a lid, and bake in the oven at 325°F for one hour.
13. [4:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0BBIA404Gw&t=261s) Remove the lid and continue baking for another hour until the meat is very tender.
14. [4:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0BBIA404Gw&t=265s) Take the short ribs out, discard the thyme bundle, and simmer the sauce on the stove for 20 minutes.
15. [4:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0BBIA404Gw&t=272s) Skim fat from the top of the sauce, return the ribs to the pot, and heat through for 5 minutes.
16. [4:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0BBIA404Gw&t=277s) Serve the braised short ribs with sauce and vegetables alongside crusty bread.

## 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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