Dinner for 4
Braised Short Ribs and Gnocchi
$72.18for 4195 minServes 4
Beef short ribs braise with wine, broth, vegetables, and herbs, then pair with homemade potato gnocchi and crisp panko crumbs.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beef chuck roast, 8 lb$6.99/lb typical | 8 lb | $55.92Typical price | |
| Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price | |
| Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price | |
| Carrots, 0.45 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.51Typical price | |
| Canned tomatoes, 2.75 oz$0.08/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.21Typical price | |
| Mint, 1.25$1.99 each typical | 1.25 | $2.39Typical price | |
| Garlic, 3$0.75 each typical | 3 | $2.25Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price | |
| Potatoes, 2 lb$0.99/lb typical | 2 lb | $1.98Typical price | |
| Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price | |
| Bread crumbs, 4 oz$0.14/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.56Typical price | |
| Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $72.18 | ||
Swaps
- Swap beef chuck roast for pork roastabout $4.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Wine, beer and spiritsFlourOlive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 195 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
AmericanFamilyDinnersSummer grillingCold-weather comfortWinter
$18.04 per serving$72.18 for 4
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Ingredients
- 8 ribs bone-in beef short
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 cups red wine
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 carrots
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 2 whole sprigs thyme
- 2 whole sprigs rosemary
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- salt and pepper (optional)
- minced parsley (optional)
- 2 lb russet potatoes
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cups 00 flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup panko crumbs
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Steps
- Heat the oven to 325 F, season the ribs, coat them with all-purpose flour, and brown them in olive oil in a large Dutch oven for 15 minutes.
- Add the onion, carrots, tomato paste, garlic, thyme, rosemary, red wine, and beef broth, scraping up browned bits.
- Cover the Dutch oven and bake for 2 hours and 25 minutes, until the ribs are tender and reach at least 160 F.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes, drain them, and mash them until smooth.
- Mix the egg yolks and 00 flour into the potatoes, shape the dough into small pieces, and boil the gnocchi until they float.
- Toast the panko in butter and olive oil in a skillet for 5 minutes, then coat the cooked gnocchi with the crumbs.
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