Malbec-Braised Short Ribs with Rustic Potato, Leek and Provolone Bake

Name: Malbec-Braised Short Ribs with Rustic Potato, Leek and Provolone Bake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 155 min
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Argentina
Ingredients: 3.3 lb short ribs; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 cups onion; 1 cup carrot; 3/4 cup celery; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 2/3 cups crushed tomato; 1 1/2 cups Malbec wine; 2 cups beef broth; 2 leaves bay leaf; 2 tsp fresh thyme; 2.2 lb potatoes; 2 cups leek; 2 tbsp butter; 1 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup milk; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 6 oz grated provoleta cheese; 1/4 cup parsley

An original Argentine-inspired dish: short ribs slowly braised in Malbec with onions, tomato, and herbs, served with a rustic potato and leek bake topped with provoleta cheese. Deep, homestyle, pampas-style flavor.

25 minPrep

155 minCook

180 minTotal

6Servings

High Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

1500 g short ribs (en trozos large)
12 g salt (or a taste)
3 g black pepper (freshly ground)
16 g all-purpose flour (for espolvorear the carne)
45 ml olive oil (divided)
300 g onion (en pluma fina)
150 g carrot (diced small)
80 g celery (chopped)
12 g garlic (chopped)
30 g tomato paste
400 g crushed tomato
375 ml Malbec wine
500 ml beef broth
2 unit bay leaf
6 g fresh thyme (solo the leaves)
1000 g potatoes (sliced finas)
200 g leek (en medias lunas finas)
25 g butter
250 ml heavy cream
180 ml milk
1 g nutmeg
180 g grated provoleta cheese
10 g parsley (chopped)

Nutrition facts

per serving

815 kcal

Calories

46 g

Protein

32 g

Carbs

52 g

Fat

4 g

Fiber

28 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairyCelerySulfites

Instructions

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1. Preheat the oven to 160 °C / 325 °F. Pat the short ribs dry, season with salt and black pepper, and lightly dust with the all-purpose flour.
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2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large oven-safe pot. Brown the short ribs in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until well colored. Remove and set aside.
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3. In the same pot, add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook over medium heat for 6 minutes until softened. Stir in the tomato paste and cook 1 minute more.
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4. Pour in the Malbec wine and scrape up the browned bits. Let it boil for 3 minutes. Add the crushed tomato, beef broth, bay leaf, and fresh thyme.
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5. Return the short ribs to the pot. The liquid should come up nearly to the top of the meat. Cover and bake at 160 °C / 325 °F for 2 hours, or until the meat is very tender.
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6. Meanwhile, grease a baking dish with some of the remaining olive oil. Arrange the potatoes and leek in loose layers.
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7. In a small saucepan, warm the butter with the heavy cream, milk, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt and pepper without boiling. Pour this mixture over the potatoes and leek.
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8. Cover the dish with foil and bake the potato bake at 190 °C / 375 °F for 40 minutes. Remove the foil, add the grated provoleta, and bake 20 minutes more, until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden.
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9. When the short ribs are ready, remove the pot from the oven. Lift out the meat carefully and discard the bay leaf. Simmer the sauce over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Adjust with salt and pepper.
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10. Serve a portion of the rustic bake with a piece of short rib and plenty of Malbec sauce on top. Finish with chopped parsley.

Chef tips

For a shinier sauce, let the braise rest for 10 minutes and skim some fat from the surface before reducing. Slice the potatoes thinly so the bake cooks evenly.

Substitutions

You can replace provoleta with semi-aged Sardo cheese or firm mozzarella. If Malbec is unavailable, use another dry red wine. Leek can be replaced with a smaller amount of mild onion.

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
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