Description
Tender beef spare ribs slow-cooked with aromatic herbs for a rich, flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef spare ribs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Season ribs with salt and pepper, then sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary.
- Return ribs to the pot, add beef broth and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2.5–3 hours until tender.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, deglaze the pot with red wine before adding broth.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: beef spare ribs, herb braised, slow-cooked, comfort food