10 Surprisingly Tasty Recipes That Start With Leftover Wine

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Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

This is comfort food at its finest! Tender beef short ribs are simmered slowly in red wine until melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The wine deepens the sauce, blending beautifully with aromatics like garlic and herbs. The result is a dish that feels both rustic and luxurious. Serve with mashed potatoes or polenta to soak up every drop of that rich sauce.

Ingredients (for 4 servings):

• 3 lb beef short ribs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups leftover red wine
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 sprigs thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Season ribs with salt and pepper.
2. In a Dutch oven, sear ribs in oil until browned. Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté onion, carrots, and garlic. Add wine, scraping browned bits.
4. Return ribs, add broth and thyme. Cover and braise 2 ½–3 hours until tender.