Description
French Onion Beef Short Ribs are the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights or gatherings with family and friends. This dish features succulent beef short ribs slow-cooked to perfection, enveloped in a rich broth infused with caramelized onions, garlic, and aromatic herbs. With minimal prep time and an impressive presentation, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
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- 4 lbs beef short ribs
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sear short ribs for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, add butter and sliced onions. Cook for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional minute.
- Add red wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth along with balsamic vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Return short ribs to the pot.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover with a lid, and transfer to the oven. Braise for about 2-3 hours until tender.
- Once cooked, let ribs rest before serving over mashed potatoes or polenta.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 oz (140g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg