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Sous Vide Short Rib Ragu

Sous Vide Short Rib Ragu

Sous Vide Short Rib Ragu transforms gatherings with rich flavors and tender meat, making any dinner extraordinary.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Cozy Dinners
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ragu
  • 3.5 lbs bone-in short ribs star ingredient
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp beef tallow or neutral oil for searing
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine Merlot or Cabernet works well
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 4 carrots chopped finely
  • 2 celery stalks finely diced
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 shallots add sweet flavor
For the Sauce
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 3.5 cups beef stock, broth, or bone broth
For Serving
  • Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese to taste, freshly grated
  • Fresh basil to taste
  • 1 lb cooked pasta or gnocchi ideal to soak up the ragu

Equipment

  • Sous Vide Precision Cooker
  • Vacuum Sealer
  • large pot

Method
 

How to Make Sous Vide Short Rib Ragu
  1. Season the short ribs on all sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear the short ribs in heated beef tallow or neutral oil over high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  3. Combine the seared short ribs with red wine, thyme, bay leaf, garlic, carrots, celery, onion, and shallots in a sous vide bag.
  4. Seal the bag tightly using a vacuum sealer or the water displacement method.
  5. Cook for 24 hours at 170°F (77°C).
  6. Remove the bag from the water bath and strain the contents into a pot.
  7. Add flour and tomato paste to the pot, stirring well to combine with the cooking liquid.
  8. Stir in the beef stock and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  9. Serve the ragu over your choice of cooked pasta or gnocchi, garnished with cheese and basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Optional: Add a splash of balsamic vinegar for extra flavor.

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