Clan: Red Dragon 🔴

Category: Beef Recipes

Lavaforge Beef Short Ribs

Deep within the volcanic strongholds of Lavaforge Mountain, Red Dragon smiths and warriors gather after long days at the forge to enjoy one of the realm’s most prized feasts. Massive beef short ribs are slowly cooked until the meat slips effortlessly from the bone, creating a rich and luxurious dish worthy of the strongest champions.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Fall-off-the-bone tender beef
• Rich and luxurious flavour
• Impressive presentation
• Perfect for special occasions
• Incredible comfort food

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

4 Hours

Serves

4–6

Ingredients

For the Short Ribs

• 1.5kg beef short ribs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

For the Braising Liquid

• 2 onions, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery sticks, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 500ml beef stock
• 300ml red wine
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 sprigs rosemary

To Serve

• Creamy mashed potatoes
• Buttered greens
• Roasted carrots

Method

Step 1 – Prepare the Ribs

Remove the ribs from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.

Pat dry thoroughly.

Season generously with salt and pepper.

Step 2 – Forge the Crust

Heat the olive oil in a large casserole dish.

Brown the ribs on all sides.

Remove and set aside.

Step 3 – Build the Foundation

Add the onions, carrots, and celery.

Cook for 5–6 minutes.

Add the garlic.

Cook for 1 minute.

Step 4 – Awaken the Lavaforge

Stir in the tomato purée.

Cook for 1 minute.

Pour in the red wine.

Simmer for 3–4 minutes.

Step 5 – Create the Cauldron

Add the beef stock, bay leaves, and rosemary.

Return the ribs to the casserole.

The liquid should come roughly halfway up the ribs.

Step 6 – Slow Cook the Treasure

Cover tightly.

Cook at 150°C (130°C fan) for 3½–4 hours.

The meat should be extremely tender and almost falling from the bone.

Step 7 – Finish the Feast

Remove the ribs carefully.

Skim excess fat from the sauce.

Reduce the sauce slightly if desired.

Step 8 – Serve

Place the ribs over mashed potatoes.

Spoon over the rich sauce.

Serve immediately.

🐉 Dragon’s Tip

The ribs are ready when a fork twists easily in the meat without resistance.

🗺️ Adventurer’s Notes

🍷 Forge Master’s Upgrade

Use a full-bodied red wine such as Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon.

🥔 Warrior’s Feast

Serve over buttery mashed potatoes to soak up every drop of sauce.

🧄 Smith’s Secret

Roast a whole bulb of garlic alongside the ribs and stir it into the sauce.

🌿 Mountain Variation

Add fresh thyme alongside the rosemary.

💰 Market Day Saver

Short ribs often offer exceptional flavour compared to more expensive steak cuts.

🔥 Lavaforge Method

Finish under a hot grill for 2 minutes before serving to create a caramelised glaze.

📜 Lore of the Hoard

The smiths of Lavaforge believe strength is earned through patience and hard work. Their legendary short ribs are cooked slowly beside the great volcanic furnaces while weapons are forged and armour repaired. By the time the evening feast begins, the meat is so tender that even elderly dragons can enjoy it with ease. Many consider Lavaforge Short Ribs the ultimate reward after a hard day’s labour. 🔴🐉