How long do the beef short ribs need to cook in the oven?

The beef short ribs should slow cook in the oven for about 2.5 to 3 hours.

What temperature should the oven be set to for cooking the ribs?

The oven should be preheated to 170-180 degrees Celsius.

What should I do with the garlic during cooking?

Slice the garlic in half and add it to the roasting tray to infuse flavor into the beef.

How do I prepare the garnish for the dish?

Cut the pancetta into thick lardons and fry until crispy, and cut the chestnut mushrooms in half and fry them separately.

Slow Cooking Beef Short Ribs

Name: Slow Cooking Beef Short Ribs
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 kg beef short ribs; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cloves garlic; 1 heaped teaspoon tomato puree; 500 ml red wine (confidence_note: inferred from context, typical for braising.); 500 ml chicken stock; 100 g pancetta (confidence_note: inferred as a typical amount for garnish.); 200 g chestnut mushrooms; 1 bunch flat leaf parsley

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Original video by Gordon Ramsay on YouTube5:10

About this recipe

Slow cooking beef short ribs is a fantastic way to transform a budget-friendly cut of meat into a rich and flavorful dish. This method allows the meat to become tender and infused with deep flavors, thanks to the slow braising process.

In this recipe by Gordon Ramsay, the short ribs are seared to develop a beautiful crust, then braised in red wine and chicken stock, resulting in a sauce that's both hearty and delicious.

Ingredient notes

Use 1 kg of beef short ribs, which typically contains five to six bones for maximum flavor.
For the braising liquid, 500 ml of red wine is recommended; there's no need to use an expensive bottle.
100 g of pancetta is suggested for garnish, cut into thick lardons.

Tips from Gordon Ramsay’s video

Searing the beef short ribs is crucial; it prevents the meat from looking boiled and adds a rich color and flavor.
Reducing the red wine by half before adding the chicken stock intensifies the flavor of the sauce.
Covering the beef while it cooks allows it to braise from the bottom and steam from the top, ensuring even cooking.

Good to know

How long do the beef short ribs need to cook in the oven?: The beef short ribs should slow cook in the oven for about 2.5 to 3 hours.
What temperature should the oven be set to for cooking the ribs?: The oven should be preheated to 170-180 degrees Celsius.
What should I do with the garlic during cooking?: Slice the garlic in half and add it to the roasting tray to infuse flavor into the beef.
How do I prepare the garnish for the dish?: Cut the pancetta into thick lardons and fry until crispy, and cut the chestnut mushrooms in half and fry them separately.

No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Gordon Ramsay: watch the original on YouTube.

The recipe

Serves 4 servingsTime 3 hours

Ingredients

1 kg beef short ribs
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic
1 heaped teaspoon tomato puree
500 ml red wine — confidence_note: inferred from context, typical for braising.
500 ml chicken stock
100 g pancetta — confidence_note: inferred as a typical amount for garnish.
200 g chestnut mushrooms
1 bunch flat leaf parsley

Steps

1
Preheat the oven to 170-180 degrees Celsius.
2
Heat a roasting tray on the stove until hot.
3
Season the beef short ribs and add olive oil to the tray.
4
Sear the beef short ribs until they are nicely browned on all sides.
5
Slice the garlic in half and add it to the tray for flavor.
6
Stir in a heaped teaspoon of tomato puree and cook it out to remove the raw taste.
7
Pour in the red wine and bring it to a boil, then reduce it by half to concentrate the flavor.
8
Add chicken stock until it reaches about an inch below the beef short ribs.
9
Cover the beef short ribs and place them in the oven to slow cook for about 2.5 to 3 hours.
10
While the beef is cooking, prepare the garnish: cut pancetta into thick lardons and fry until crispy.
11
Cut the chestnut mushrooms in half and fry them separately until they are cooked and seasoned by the pancetta.
12
Once the beef is done, remove it from the oven and press the roasted garlic through a sieve into the cooking juices to create a sauce.
13
Glaze the beef short ribs with the sauce and top with the crispy pancetta and mushrooms.
14
Finish with a sprinkle of flat leaf parsley before serving.