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Costillas de Res con Rioja

Costillas de Res con Rioja: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Delight

Costillas de Res con Rioja is a comforting dish transforming beef short ribs into a melt-in-your-mouth experience with rich Rioja wine.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Short Ribs
  • 3 lb Costillas de res Opt for bone-in ribs for maximum flavor and tenderness.
  • Sal y pimienta negra Essential for seasoning the meat.
For the Aromatics
  • 2 tablespoons Aceite de oliva Adds richness while searing.
  • 1 Cebolla grande, picada Provides a sweet, aromatic base.
  • 2 Zanahorias, picadas Adds sweetness and color.
  • 2 stalks Apio, picado Introduces refreshing depth.
  • 4 cloves Ajo, picado Elevates the aroma and flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Pasta de tomate Enhances umami flavor.
  • 1.5 cups Vino tinto Rioja Key for a rich taste.
  • 1.5 cups Caldo de res Provides moisture and flavor.
  • 2 Hojas de laurel Introduces herbal note.
  • 1 sprig Romero fresco Adds aromatic touch.
  • 2 sprigs Tomillo fresco Contributes freshness.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Pat the beef short ribs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven and sear the ribs until browned on all sides.
  4. Remove the ribs, then sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until tender. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  5. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, then add Rioja wine and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Return the ribs to the pot, add beef broth, bay leaves, rosemary, and thyme. Liquid should cover ribs halfway.
  7. Bring to a boil, cover, and transfer to the oven. Cook for 2½ to 3 hours until tender.
  8. Remove the pot from the oven, strain the sauce if desired, and simmer to thicken. Serve ribs with sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Using bone-in ribs enhances flavor. Don't rush the searing process for better taste.

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