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October 07, 2024

Short Ribs Pizzaiola Braised In Pizza-Style Sauce

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 3-4 hours
Yields: 4 servings

Get ready to indulge in the most epic Italian dish of your life – Short Ribs Pizzaiola. This mouthwatering recipe is a game-changer for anyone who loves a good, hearty meal.

Imagine tender, fall-off-the-bone short ribs smothered in a rich, pizza-style sauce that’s packed with flavor. It’s a match made in heaven, and we’re about to dive into the world of this incredible dish.

First, let’s start with the sauce. We’re talking about a deep, rich flavor that’s similar to your favorite pizza sauce, but with a few tweaks to make it perfect for short ribs. To make it, we’ll start by crushing a can of San Marzano plum tomatoes into a fine purée. Yes, you read that right – crushed by hand. It’s a bit old-school, but trust us, it makes all the difference.

Next, we’ll season our short ribs with a generous amount of kosher salt. Don’t be shy – we want that flavor to penetrate deep into the meat. Then, we’ll heat up some olive oil in a Dutch oven over high heat and brown those short ribs until they’re nice and caramelized. This is where the magic happens, folks.

Once our short ribs are browned, we’ll set them aside and add some sliced mushrooms to the pot. We’ll cook them until they’re golden brown, then add in some diced onion and cook until it’s translucent. Now it’s time to add in some dried oregano, black pepper, and red chili flakes. Yes, it’s a lot of flavor, but trust us, it’s necessary.

Next, we’ll add in some garlic and cook for another minute, until it’s nice and fragrant. Then, we’ll pour in some white wine and stir to deglaze the bottom of the pot. This is where all the browned bits come together to create a rich, savory sauce.

Now it’s time to add in our crushed tomatoes and broth. We’ll bring the mixture to a simmer, then add in our browned short ribs. We’ll let it cook for 3-4 hours, or until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.

Once our short ribs are cooked, we’ll remove them from the pot and let the sauce reduce until it’s thick and rich. We’ll skim off any excess fat, then add the short ribs back in and simmer until they’re heated through.

And that’s it – our Short Ribs Pizzaiola is ready to be devoured. We’ll serve it up with some fresh basil and a side of crusty bread, and we’re in heaven. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or just a cozy night in with the family.

So go ahead, give it a try, and let us know what you think. Your taste buds will thank you.

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

  1. 4 pounds short ribs
  2. 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  3. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  4. 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  5. 1 diced onion
  6. 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  7. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  8. 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  9. 4 cloves garlic, minced
  10. 1 cup white wine
  11. 1 can (28 ounces) San Marzano plum tomatoes, crushed
  12. 2 cups beef broth
  13. Fresh basil for serving
  14. Crusty bread for serving

Instructions

  1. 1. Crush a can of San Marzano plum tomatoes into a fine purée.
  2. 2. Season short ribs with kosher salt.
  3. 3. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over high heat and brown the short ribs until caramelized.
  4. 4. Set the browned short ribs aside and add sliced mushrooms to the pot, cooking until golden brown.
  5. 5. Add diced onion to the pot and cook until translucent.
  6. 6. Stir in dried oregano, black pepper, and red chili flakes.
  7. 7. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  8. 8. Pour in white wine and stir to deglaze the bottom of the pot.
  9. 9. Add crushed tomatoes and broth, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
  10. 10. Return the browned short ribs to the pot and let it cook for 3-4 hours until the meat is tender.
  11. 11. Remove the short ribs from the pot and let the sauce reduce until thick.
  12. 12. Skim off excess fat, then add the short ribs back in and simmer until heated through.
  13. 13. Serve with fresh basil and a side of crusty bread.

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