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Slow-Roasted Short Ribs with Chimichurri

Slow-Roasted Short Ribs with Chimichurri

Prep time: 240 minServes: 6

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Short ribs falling off the bone with fresh chimichurri — full-bodied red with ripe tannins, nothing else does this justice.

Ingredients

  • 1.5kg bone-in short ribs
  • Salt, black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 yellow onions, in wedges
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 400ml red wine
  • 400ml beef stock
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • Thyme, bay leaves
  • Chimichurri: parsley, oregano, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, chilli flakes

Method

  1. 11. Season the ribs generously with salt and pepper. Brown in olive oil on all sides.
  2. 22. Sauté onion and garlic. Stir in tomato paste.
  3. 33. Pour in wine and stock. Add herbs. Return the ribs.
  4. 44. Cover with foil. Braise at 150°C for 3.5–4 hours until the meat falls from the bone.
  5. 55. Chimichurri: Chop parsley, oregano and garlic. Mix with vinegar, olive oil and chilli.
  6. 66. Serve the ribs with chimichurri and reduced pan juices.