Description
Succulent short rib marbella elevates classic comfort with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, blending tender braised meat and sweet-savory notes. Wine-soaked prunes and herbs create a luxurious dish you’ll crave from first delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 4 bone-in short ribs
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
Flavorings and Seasonings
- 1 cup pitted green olives, halved
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F, preparing for a rich, slow-cooked braising process.
- Generously season the short ribs with salt and pepper, ensuring complete coverage on all surfaces.
- Warm olive oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat, creating a perfect searing environment.
- Caramelize the short ribs until a deep golden-brown crust forms on all sides, approximately 5-7 minutes, developing intense flavor foundations.
- Transfer the browned ribs to a separate plate, reserving their flavorful exterior.
- Sauté sliced onions and minced garlic in the same pot until they become translucent and fragrant, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Introduce a complex flavor profile by adding olives, capers, red wine vinegar, red wine, chicken broth, brown sugar, and a blend of warm spices: oregano, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves.
- Gently return the short ribs to the pot, nestling them into the rich, aromatic liquid.
- Cover the pot and slide into the preheated oven, allowing the ribs to braise for 2-2.5 hours until meat becomes incredibly tender and easily separates from the bone.
- Remove the short ribs, letting them rest momentarily while reducing the sauce over medium heat to achieve a slightly thickened consistency.
- Plate the short ribs, generously spooning the luxurious sauce over the top and garnishing with fresh oregano for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Toast whole spices before adding to enhance their deep, aromatic flavors and release more complex notes.
- Choose bone-in short ribs for maximum tenderness and richer meat flavor that melts in your mouth.
- Adjust cooking liquid ratio if using different meat cuts to prevent drying out during slow braising process.
- Let meat rest after cooking to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring each bite remains incredibly succulent and tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg