Slow-Cooked Short Ribs with Gremolata

Revisione paritaria di Redattori di ricette del Regno UnitoAutore Redattori di ricette del Regno UnitoPubblicato originariamente 28 Gen 2026

Rispetta le linee guida editorialiEst. 2 min tempo di lettura

Scarica
Scarica
Il PDF dell'articolo è stato scaricato
Condividi
Condividi
Link dell'articolo copiato negli appunti
Language
Language
Discussione
Versione audio
Aggiungi alle fonti preferite su Google

These slow-cooked short ribs with gremolata offer a sophisticated and deeply savoury main course that fits perfectly within a diabetes-friendly diet. The beef is seasoned and chilled overnight to enhance the natural flavours, then slow-roasted until it reaches a melt-in-the-mouth tenderness. By focusing on high-quality protein and vibrant aromatics rather than heavy, sugary sauces, this dish provides an immensely satisfying meal that feels indulgent yet remains balance-focused and wholesome.

The star of this recipe is the zingy gremolata, which combines fresh flat-leaf parsley, lemon zest, and fiery horseradish to cut through the richness of the beef. Serving the ribs with seared lemons adds a lovely caramelised acidity that brightens the entire plate. It is an excellent choice for a weekend lunch or a special dinner party where you want to serve something impressive, homemade, and healthy.

Ingredients for Slow-Cooked Short Ribs with Gremolata

6 10" English-style bone-in beef short ribs (about 4.5kg )
Sale kosher, pepe macinato fresco
pepe appena macinato
60g coarse fresh breadcrumbs
2 spicchi d'aglio, finemente grattugiati
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup grated peeled horseradish or 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 cucchiaio di scorza di limone finemente grattugiata
1 cucchiaio di succo di limone fresco
3 cucchiai di olio d'oliva, divisi
4 lemons, halved

How to make Slow-Cooked Short Ribs with Gremolata

Season short ribs generously with salt and pepper; place in a large roasting pan and chill, uncovered, 12 hours.

Preheat oven to 163°C. Toast breadcrumbs on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 8–10 minutes. Let cool.

Add 240ml water to roasting pan. Cover pan with foil and cook until meat is tender, 2 1/2–3 hours. Uncover pan and increase oven temperature to 204°C. Roast until ribs are browned on top, 25–30 minutes longer.

When short ribs are almost done, mix garlic, parsley, horseradish, lemon zest and juice, breadcrumbs, and 2 tablespoons oil in a small bowl; season gremolata with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook lemons, cut side down, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Top short ribs with gremolata and serve with seared lemons.

Avvertenza

Sebbene sia stato fatto ogni sforzo per garantire che le informazioni siano accurate e aggiornate, le esigenze individuali possono variare e i requisiti dietetici possono differire in base alle condizioni di salute personali. Controlla sempre le etichette degli alimenti e le informazioni sugli allergeni prima di preparare o consumare qualsiasi ricetta. Se hai preoccupazioni specifiche per la salute, allergie, intolleranze o stai seguendo una dieta prescritta dal medico, consulta il tuo medico di base, farmacista o un dietista registrato prima di apportare cambiamenti significativi alla tua dieta o stile di vita.