Short Rib Ragu with Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Short Rib Ragu with Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Healthy Fact of the Day

Short ribs provide high-quality protein and iron, while slow braising breaks down tough connective tissue into collagen that supports joint health. Potatoes offer potassium and vitamin C for heart and immune support.

October 20, 2025

Short Rib Ragu with Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Short Rib Ragu with Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Recipe by Daily Disher

Short Rib Ragu with Parmesan Mashed Potatoes features tender, slow-braised beef short ribs in a rich wine and tomato sauce, served over fluffy mashed potatoes enriched with Parmesan cheese. lemon garlic sauce.

Course: Main

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Cuisine: Italian

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Difficulty: Medium

Servings

6

Prep time

30 minutes

Cooking time

5 hours

Calories

780 kcal

5 hours 30 minutes


Ingredients

3 pounds beef short ribs

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 unit large onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups red wine

1 can 28 ounces diced tomatoes

1 cup beef broth

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed

½ cup milk

½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

to taste unit salt and pepper


Directions

1.

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Season short ribs with salt and pepper, then brown them in olive oil in a large oven-safe pot.

2.

Remove ribs and sauté onion and garlic in the same pot until tender. Add red wine, diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary.

3.

Return ribs to the pot, bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to the oven. Cook for about 4 hours until the meat is tender.

4.

While the ragu is cooking, boil potatoes in a large pot until tender. Drain and mash with milk and Parmesan cheese until smooth.

5.

Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste. Once the ragu is ready, serve it over the Parmesan mashed potatoes.


Nutrition Facts

Total number of serves:

4 servings

Calories:

780kcal

Cholesterol:

0mg

Sodium:

620mg

Potassium:

400mg

Sugar:

8g

Protein:

6g

Calcium:

60mg

Iron:

2mg

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This Short Rib Ragu with Parmesan Mashed Potatoes is the epitome of comfort food luxury, bringing together melt-in-your-mouth beef that’s been slow-braised to perfection in a rich, wine-infused tomato sauce. The short ribs become so tender they practically fall apart at the touch of a fork, while herbs like thyme and rosemary infuse every bite with aromatic depth. Served over cloud-like mashed potatoes enriched with nutty Parmesan cheese, it’s a dish that transforms any dinner into a special occasion.

If you’re craving more rich, slow-cooked comfort food, you’ll absolutely love our Chile Colorado with its similar tender beef and deep, satisfying flavors. For another indulgent potato pairing, try the Smothered Pork Chop and Scalloped Potato Casserole that delivers the same stick-to-your-ribs appeal.

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For rich comfort classics, our Oven Roasted Brisket and Chile Colorado bring that same tender, slow-cooked satisfaction to your dinner table. When you’re planning hearty potato dishes, the French Onion Potatoes and Loaded Baked Potato Casserole deliver creamy, indulgent flavors everyone loves. Need impressive main courses? Our Savory Garlic Butter Ribeye and Pork Medallions offer restaurant-quality meals at home.

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