These Braised Short Ribs with White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes is a delicious hearty meal that is made to comfort the soul. These short ribs have tons of flavor and fall right off the bone.
I have always wanted to try short ribs. Always! But I always had a hard time justifying the price of that particular cut of beef. However, I decided to invite some family friends over for dinner and I wanted to make somewhat of an impression so I went ahead and created a dish with short ribs. I never made short ribs before or cooked with it so I wasn’t sure how tough or meaty they were. Needless to say, I was taking a risk. I’ve often seen short ribs used in stews and such so I decided to do the same thing but my way, of course.
At first, I was a bit nervous when I took them out of the package because they seemed very tough and hard. However, I noticed they had a nice amount of fat around them so I didn’t worry too much because I knew I was going to get good flavor from them. So, I seared them, flavored them with chicken broth and red wine and other goodies, put them in the oven for two and a half hours untouched, and when I took them out and tasted a piece I danced like James Brown in the middle of my kitchen floor.
I GOT FEELING//BABY BABY I GOT A FEELING!!!
My fiance just stared at me like I lost my mind, but later he understood why I had so much excitement. I took the bones out and added some fresh carrots (which I grew from my very own garden thank you very much) and served over some cheesy mashed potatoes and it was the best comfort food meal ever! My guests loved these Braised Short Ribs and really didn’t want the meal to end. Who could have blamed them?!
Braised Short Ribs with White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 1x
Description
These Braised Short Ribs are delicious and will fall right off the bone. Serve them over White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. beef short ribs
- 1/4 c. olive oil
- 1 1/2 c. flour
- 1 c. red wine
- 2 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 tsp. liquid smoke
- 3 c. chicken broth
- 1 can tomato paste
- 3 beef bouillon cubes
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 large yellow onion, cut into chunks
- 5 large carrots, cut into chunks
- 1 tbsp. red crushed pepper flakes
- salt and pepper
- POTATOES
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 1 1/2 c. white cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 1/2 c. half and half
- 4 tbsp. butter, softened
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 Degrees: Liberally season all the short ribs with salt and pepper. In a large skillet pan, drizzle with olive oil on medium high heat. Dredge the short ribs in the flour and sear on the meaty side for 2 minutes until slightly brown. Once finished, place the short ribs into a large oven roaster pan with the meaty party facing down and the boney side facing toward you. Repeat until all short ribs are complete.
- In a large bowl, pour in the chicken broth, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste and liquid smoke and whisk all ingredients. Pour in the roasting Pan. If there isn’t enough liquid add more chicken stock until the short ribs are slightly covered with the liquid. Add the beef bouillon, garlic cloves, onions, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves; sprinkle with salt and pepper and place in oven with lid for 2 1/2 hours. Once you have reached 2 1/2 hours, add the carrots to the pot and cover again with lid for another 45 minutes. Once completely cooked remove from oven and allow to sit for 15 minutes before removing the bone. Cover with aluminum foil until ready to serve.
- For mashed potatoes: In a large pot fill with water and add the potatoes. Bring to a slight boil on medium high heat and allow to boil for 25 or 30 minutes until potatoes are fork tender. Drain water and return the potatoes to the pot. Use a potato masher and mash the potatoes, add the butter and half and half, stir until smooth and creamy. Now add the white cheddar cheese and stir into the potatoes so the cheese can melt. Serve the short ribs over the mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
If you are looking for a comfort food dish, you’ve found it with this short rib recipe. The mashed potatoes are the perfect pairing with the ribs and sauce.
Um…drooling!! I have been wanting to try short ribs at home too but also too intimidated! Definitely going to get over my fear so I can try this ..and with cheddar mashed…YES please!
I’m cooking the short ribs right now and I’ve already made the white cheddar mashed potatoes. I wish I could send everyone the wonderful aroma coming from my stove. WOW. And yes I did take a taste — oh, so good. Can’t wait for the family to sit down and enjoy.
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So awesome!!!!!!!!
What an incredible recipe! So easy, so full of flavor! This is the best recipe!!
Thank you!
This recipe seems so delicious and my family loves mashed potatoes so I’m definitely going to give this recipe a go! short ribs sound absolutely amazing and I am only drooling at the thought of them! Thank you for sharing this recipe.
This is what I call stick to your ribs comfort soul food! I know short ribs can be costly, but once in a while nice to treat yourself! Tat pitato with the cheddar sounds amazing!
Thanks for sharing!
I love short ribs so I was excited to try this recipe. They are so tender and fall-off-the-bone just as you said! I love all the savory flavors in this dish and they’re perfect served with these cheesy potatoes!
Thank you!
The perfect comfort food! I love serving anything and everything over mashed potatoes but these short ribs look extra delicious!
I LOVE short ribs, especially over mashed potatoes. It’s one of my ultimate comfort food dishes I order when I need something that will warm my tummy and soul 🙂 I can’t wait to try this recipe that seems easy but also delicious. Thanks for sharing!
These Short Ribs with White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes sound like the perfect dinner. I am going to go shopping for a few ingredients and make this in the next few days. I bet everyone loves it. Happy New Year