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Heavenly Tender Short Rib Ragu Poured Over Creamy Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

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A hearty and flavorful dish featuring tender short ribs in a rich ragu served over creamy Parmesan mashed potatoes.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds beef short ribs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot; season and sear short ribs until golden brown, then set aside.
  2. In the same pot, sauté onions, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes; add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Deglaze with red wine, scraping up browned bits; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add short ribs back to the pot with tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme; bring to a simmer.
  5. Cover and slow cook the ragu on low for 3 hours.
  6. Boil cubed potatoes until fork-tender, drain, and return to pot; add cream and Parmesan, then mash until smooth.
  7. Serve mashed potatoes topped with ragu and garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • For best flavor, allow the ragu to cook longer if time permits.
  • Feel free to add additional herbs to the ragu for extra flavor.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Omnivore

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 800
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 45g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg