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Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Polenta

January 12, 2018 By Patricia 40 Comments

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Polenta is a great dish when you’re ready for something delicious dish that’s perfect for the cold weather. It takes a bit of cooking time, but the wait is worth it. Start early and enjoy later.

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Polenta is a delicious, warming main-dish meal!

I’m sure I’ve mentioned before that my husband is a really good cook? When I first met him, he was the pickiest eater and pretty much stuck to eating a limited array of not-so-great food.

And imagine if you will, a picky eater like himself joining an Italian family like mine that ate a lot of food he never before would have dreamed of eating.

You'll find a wonderful meal in Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Polenta!

Well it all worked out: my mom taught him how to make meatballs (and his are pretty much as good as hers); his palette has widened extensively; and he turned into an amazing cook.

If you like meatballs, try these Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatball Sliders. They’re amazing!

I don’t often make meals like Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Polenta, but my husband loves to make meals like this, and I’m good with that!

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I didn’t intend to include this recipe on my site, but after my first bite I shouted, “I need to grab my camera!” — a standard exclamation for a food blogger. But, I was too tired to drag out my equipment, and more importantly, I wanted to savor this meal.

The photos here are actually from leftovers the next day, and they tasted as good as the night before! The polenta wasn’t as creamy as it was the first night, but it was still delicious with this dish.

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Polenta is such an easy meal to make – perfect for a Sunday dinner. With just a little extra cooking time than your average meal, you’ll be in for a welcome treat.

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Polenta makes a great Sunday dinner.

Try another of my favorite main-dish meals:
Oktoberfest Sheet Pan Brats with Vegetables
Grilled Chicken with Cherry-Chile Sauce
Shrimp Veracruz 

Serves 6

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Polenta

This is a delicious meal, perfect for the cooler weather. This takes a bit of time to cook (a bit more than 2 hours), but it's very easy to make!

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup uncooked polenta
  • 2 pounds boneless short ribs
  • Salt and ground black pepper to season the ribs, plus 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 2 cups good quality red table wine
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 3 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • Fresh parsley, torn, as garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Season the beef with salt and pepper.
  2. Over medium-high heat, add the olive oil to a large pan or a Dutch oven. Add the beef and brown it, about 10 minutes, in batches. Remove the beef and set aside.
  3. Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the shallot and cook for about 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook for a few minutes. Add the thyme, rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir and cook for 30 seconds. Add the mushrooms and cook for a few minutes.
  4. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the wine and cook until reduced by about half.
  5. Add the beef broth and add tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
  6. Return the beef to the pan. If your liquid doesn’t cover the beef, you should add more broth and some water.
  7. Combine the flour with 1 teaspoon of water and stir until smooth. Add the mixture to the pan and stir. Cover with the lid.
  8. Place in the oven on the middle rack. Cook for about 2 hours or until done. The FDA recommends cooking beef to 160 degrees F., as measured by a meat thermometer.
  9. Toward the end of the cooking time, prepare the polenta according to the package directions.
  10. Remove the beef from the pot and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the beef. Return the beef to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce.
  11. Serve on individual plates with the sauce and beef over the polenta. Garnish with the fresh parsley.

Notes

Please take into consideration that this dish takes more than 2 hours of cooking time.

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Nutrition

Calories: 513 cal
Carbohydrates: 21 g
Fat: 19 g
Sodium: 929 g
Cholesterol: 118 g
Protein: 49 g
Fiber: 3 g

Filed Under: Dinner, Recipes Tagged With: beef, comfort food, dinner, main dish

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Comments

  1. Joscelyn says

    October 5, 2016 at 2:37 pm

    This sounds so rich and delicious! I love hearty polenta dishes, so I definitely need to make this soon!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 6, 2016 at 11:50 pm

      Thanks very much, Joscelyn!
      Reply
  2. Heather Kinnaird says

    October 5, 2016 at 2:38 pm

    this is my kind of cold weather dish! you are a very lucky woman
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 6, 2016 at 11:50 pm

      For sure -- on both accounts :) Thanks, Heather!
      Reply
  3. Krista says

    October 5, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    Yum! I love this!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 6, 2016 at 11:50 pm

      Thanks, Krista!
      Reply
  4. Katerina @ diethood .com says

    October 5, 2016 at 4:33 pm

    What a gorgeous dish!! Prefect for weeknights!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 6, 2016 at 11:49 pm

      Thanks very much, Katerina!
      Reply
  5. melissa @ treats with a twist says

    October 5, 2016 at 6:55 pm

    I've never made polenta at home but this sounds SO easy and delicious. My husband would love this for sure.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 6, 2016 at 11:48 pm

      It's super easy to make polenta -- just like making rice! I hope you try this! Thanks, Melissa!
      Reply
  6. Sheena says

    October 5, 2016 at 8:01 pm

    This looks like pure comfort food! I wish I had it on the menu for tonight! Delicious!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 6, 2016 at 11:47 pm

      Thanks, Sheena! I already want to make it again :)
      Reply
  7. Jackie says

    October 5, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    Looks delicious!! Have to add this to my to do list!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 6, 2016 at 11:47 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Jackie!
      Reply
  8. Clarissa says

    October 5, 2016 at 9:34 pm

    Mmmm... love polenta! And what better to top it with than braised short ribs?! Pinning immediately <3 -Clarissa @ The View From Here
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 6, 2016 at 11:46 pm

      Thanks so much, Clarissa! Hope you try it and enjoy!
      Reply
  9. Nicole Taggart says

    October 6, 2016 at 2:11 am

    the polenta is such a great base to the dish. Soaks up all that delicious red wine sauce
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 6, 2016 at 11:46 pm

      Yes!! Now I'm hungry :) Thanks, Nicole!
      Reply
  10. Dee says

    October 6, 2016 at 5:41 am

    When it gets down to the 80s and 90s, it's definitely fall! This sounds so good -- perfect for Sunday dinner!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 6, 2016 at 11:45 pm

      Haha! For sure, right? Thanks so much, Dee!
      Reply
  11. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

    October 6, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    Patricia, you have out done yourself with this one! Holy smokes, this looks like comfort on a plate. I'd love to have this in front of me right now on this cool October day!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 6, 2016 at 11:45 pm

      Wow! Thanks so much, Des! The credit for this dish goes to my hubs -- but I stirred a little and took the pix :)
      Reply
  12. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    October 7, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    This looks melt-in-your-mouth delicious! I can't wait to make this!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 8, 2016 at 4:07 am

      It's a great dish - thanks, Anna!
      Reply
  13. Rachel @ i love my disorganized life says

    January 12, 2018 at 5:15 pm

    This looks so delicious! I know my family would love it, if not, too bad, because I'm making it LOL Pinned!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 15, 2018 at 7:22 pm

      Haha! Well I hope they all love it! Enjoy!
      Reply
  14. kristen says

    January 12, 2018 at 5:29 pm

    I m a sucker for short ribs! They are my favorite. And I've never made polenta before but whenever I eat it, I love it! Time to figure it out!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 15, 2018 at 7:22 pm

      Hi Kristen! I hope you give it a go! Polenta is easy to make, too, which is always nice! Enjoy!
      Reply
  15. Debbie Huckeba says

    January 12, 2018 at 6:49 pm

    I was looking for a recipe for a family dinner on Sunday and this looks just perfect for that!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 15, 2018 at 7:21 pm

      Thanks, Debbie! It's perfect for a family dinner! Enjoy!
      Reply
  16. Jenny says

    January 12, 2018 at 7:26 pm

    This looks like such a wonderful winter food! Yum!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 15, 2018 at 7:21 pm

      Thanks so much, Jenny! Yes, for sure!
      Reply
  17. Holly Lasha says

    January 13, 2018 at 3:30 pm

    Looks so yummy!!! I have to try making this today!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 15, 2018 at 7:20 pm

      Thanks very much, Holly! Enjoy!
      Reply
  18. Aditi says

    January 13, 2018 at 8:53 pm

    The picture is so inviting, I can almost smell the deliciousness! Saving this for next weekend for when I get all the ingredients.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 15, 2018 at 7:20 pm

      Thanks so much, Aditi! It's a delicious dish great for the winter!
      Reply
  19. Joanie @ One Dish Kitchen says

    January 15, 2018 at 2:15 pm

    How lucky you are that your husband loves to cook and is actually good at it! My husband sticks to grilling and I guess I'm okay with that. These short ribs look incredible. I love how the low and slow cooking makes the meat so very tender.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 15, 2018 at 7:20 pm

      Thanks, Joanie! Yes, I'm super lucky! I am definitely a well-fed woman! :)
      Reply
  20. Chelsea (@mommyandthemini) says

    January 15, 2018 at 2:43 pm

    This looks so delicious! I saved it to try out maybe next week! I'm super excited!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 15, 2018 at 7:19 pm

      Thanks, Chelsea! I hope you enjoy it!
      Reply

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Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

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