short ribs
plural noun
: a cut of beef consisting of rib ends between the rib roast and the plate see beef illustration
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To act as a base for that sauce, Ina suggests serving these short ribs over polenta and alongside broccolini.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Pasta dishes featured linguine with seafood, tagliatelle, gnocchi, or agnolotti filled with braised short ribs.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
On-site, The Elysian Bar is a reliable stop for a spritz and regionally focused dishes such as roasted Gulf shrimp and braised beef short ribs.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
Sustainability-minded chef and creative director James Viles serves a seasonal menu that spotlights Aussie provenance: tuna crudo from Port Stephens, short ribs from Rangers Valley, grilled calamari from South Australia.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Dec. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Pasta dishes featured linguine with seafood, tagliatelle, gnocchi, or agnolotti filled with braised short ribs.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
On-site, The Elysian Bar is a reliable stop for a spritz and regionally focused dishes such as roasted Gulf shrimp and braised beef short ribs.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
Sustainability-minded chef and creative director James Viles serves a seasonal menu that spotlights Aussie provenance: tuna crudo from Port Stephens, short ribs from Rangers Valley, grilled calamari from South Australia.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Short ribs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20ribs. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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