
Slow-Roasted Short Ribs with Chimichurri
Prep time: 240 minServes: 6
Pairs with
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
- 11. Season the ribs generously with salt and pepper. Brown in olive oil on all sides.
- 22. Sauté onion and garlic. Stir in tomato paste.
- 33. Pour in wine and stock. Add herbs. Return the ribs.
- 44. Cover with foil. Braise at 150°C for 3.5–4 hours until the meat falls from the bone.
- 55. Chimichurri: Chop parsley, oregano and garlic. Mix with vinegar, olive oil and chilli.
- 66. Serve the ribs with chimichurri and reduced pan juices.
