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Balsamic Braised Beef Short Ribs

Balsamic Braised Beef Short Ribs

Short ribs braised in balsamic vinegar, wine, and stock.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 759 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 large sweet onion, quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (see note on garlic)
  • ¾ cup balsamic vinegar (see note on vinegar to use)
  • ¾ cup dry white wine
  • 5 cups beef or chicken stock
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed (see note below before adding sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 4-5 fresh sprigs)
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano (or 2 fresh sprigs)
  • 1 green onion stem, sliced thin for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • Salt and pepper the short ribs on all sides.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Being careful not to overcrowd the pan, add a batch of ribs to the oil and sear them on all sides. Remove the ribs and add them to a large Dutch oven. Then continue browning until all the ribs are browned and moved to the Dutch oven. Add the onions to the skillet and saute them until they are slightly wilted.
  • Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 20-30 seconds or until fragrant.
  • Add the vinegar and wine to the skillet and stir to scrape up any browned bits left in the pan after searing the ribs. Add the brown sugar, stock, thyme, and oregano to the liquid in the skillet. Bring to a boil and pour this mixture over the ribs in the Dutch oven. You can add vegetables such as carrots at this time. Cut them to fit them in between the ribs in the pan.
  • Cover with the lid and place the pan into the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until the ribs are fork-tender.
  • When the ribs are done, remove them from the pan and skim off the fat from the sauce before serving. These ribs are delicious with mashed potatoes.

Notes

Garlic

Substitute 2 teaspoons of prepared garlic from a jar for the fresh minced garlic.

Balsamic Vinegar

  • You can substitute white balsamic vinegar for brown balsamic.
  • Use an inexpensive balsamic that is not sweet due to aging.
  • If you only have thick and sweet balsamic vinegar, omit the brown sugar.

Gluten-Free

To make Balsamic Braised Beef Short Ribs gluten-free, use gluten-free stock. 

Wine

You can substitute red wine for white wine.

Brown Sugar

Omit the brown sugar if you are using aged balsamic vinegar that is thick and sweet.

Slow Cooker Alternative

Cook the ribs in a slow cooker on high for 4-6 hours or low for 8-12 hours, whichever suits your schedule. The finished beef should be tender and easily pulled apart. If it is not tender, cook it a little longer. Also, remember to adjust the time if you cut the recipe in half or use fewer ribs. Enjoy!
 
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 759kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 69gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 195mgSodium: 710mgPotassium: 1.804mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 36IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 9mg
Keyword Balsamic Braised Short Ribs, Balsamic Short Ribs, Beef, Braised Balsamic Short Ribs, Braised Beef, Braised Short Ribs, Gluten Free
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