Description
This rustic short ribs pizzaiola features tender, slow-braised beef ribs simmered in a tomato-garlic sauce with mushrooms and peppers — a deeply comforting and flavorful Italian-inspired dish.
Ingredients
- 1 (28-ounce) can San Marzano plum tomatoes
- 6 beef short ribs (about 3 pounds total)
- 3 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 10 large brown mushrooms, halved
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 8 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup chicken or beef broth
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn (for serving)
Instructions
- Crush canned tomatoes by hand into a bowl and set aside.
- Season short ribs with salt. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over high heat and brown ribs on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add mushrooms with a pinch of salt and cook until browned. Stir in diced onion and cook until softened.
- Add oregano, pepper, and chili flakes, then stir in garlic. Cook briefly.
- Pour in white wine to deglaze the pot. Add crushed tomatoes and broth, then bring to a simmer.
- Add diced bell pepper and return ribs to the pot. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 3–4 hours, flipping ribs halfway through.
- Remove ribs and boil sauce for 10 minutes to reduce and skim fat. Season to taste.
- Return ribs to the pot, simmer 10 minutes more, and baste with sauce. Serve with torn basil.
Notes
- Swap short ribs with beef chuck for a more budget-friendly option.
- Add carrots or celery for extra vegetables.
- Stir in a knob of butter or splash of cream for richness.
- For added depth, melt anchovies into the sautéed onions.
- Increase chili flakes or add Calabrian chili paste for more heat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 short rib with sauce
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
