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Braised Short Ribs
These braised short ribs are beef ribs simmered in a savory sauce with herbs, garlic and vegetables until fall-apart tender. A comfort food classic that's elegant enough for entertaining, yet easy enough for a busy weeknight.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 508 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 1/2 pounds boneless short ribs cut into 6 inch pieces, or 5 pounds bone-in short ribs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup onion sliced
- 3 carrots peeled and cut into 3/4 inch thick slices
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 4 prigs fresh thyme plus more for garnish
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup root beer do not use diet
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Heat the olive oil in a large dutch oven style pot over medium high heat.
- Generously season the short ribs on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place half of the short ribs in a single layer in the pot. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown. Repeat the process with the remaining meat.
- Remove the meat from the pan, and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Add the onions and carrot to the pan. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until just tender and starting to brown.
- Add the garlic and cook for one more minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the short ribs, thyme, bay leaf, beef broth and root beer to the pot. Bring to a simmer. Cover and place the pot in the oven.
- Bake for 3-4 hours, or until meat is tender.
- Remove the pot from the oven. Take the ribs out of the pot and cover to keep warm. Discard the bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Skim any fat off the surface of the liquid.
- Place the pot on the stove and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and add it to the pot. Bring to a boil and cook for one minute or until thickened.
- Add the ribs back to the pot and spoon the sauce over the top. Add salt and pepper to taste if desired. Garnish with thyme sprigs, then serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
508kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
52g
(104%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
156mg
(52%)
Sodium
497mg
(21%)
Potassium
1115mg
(32%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
5127IU
(103%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 508
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 508kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 156mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 497mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 1115mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 5127IU | 103% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.