Braised Short Ribs with Shitake Mushrooms

If you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, my Braised Short Ribs with Shitake Mushrooms is the perfect dish to impress your guests. This recipe calls for tender short ribs, braised in a savory sauce featuring earthy Shitake mushrooms. The meat is fall-off-the-bone tender, and the mushrooms provide a delicious punch of umami flavor.

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat.
3. Sear the short ribs on both sides, until browned.
4. Remove the short ribs and set them aside on a plate.
5. In the same dutch oven, add in the onions and sauté until they are translucent.
6. Add in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
7. Pour in the beef broth, red wine, and tomato paste to the dutch oven.
8. Place the short ribs back into the dutch oven.
9. Add in the sliced Shitake mushrooms.
10. Season the mixture with salt and pepper, to taste.
11. Bring the mixture to a boil.
12. Cover the dutch oven with a lid.
13. Place it into the preheated oven and cook for 3-4 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily falls off the bone.
14. Use a slotted spoon to remove the short ribs and mushrooms from the dutch oven.
15. Strain the braising liquid into a separate saucepan.
16. Bring the braising liquid to a boil.
17. Cook until it reduces and thickens, around 10-15 minutes.
18. Plate the short ribs and mushrooms, and generously slather the thickened sauce over them.
19. Serve warm, and enjoy your delicious Braised Short Ribs with Shitake Mushrooms fit for royalty.