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Easy Braised Short Ribs
5 from 18 votes

Easy Braised Short Ribs

This recipe for Easy Braised Short Ribs features beef ribs seasoned, floured, browned, and slow-cooked in a covered pot with caramelized onions, BBQ sauce, and beef broth. The result is tender meat that falls off the bone with a rich, savory sauce. This slow braise method breaks down connective tissue, yielding soft texture and concentrated flavor.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 558 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 yellow onion , chopped
  • 3 pounds beef short ribs , thick cut (English Style)
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce (recipe in link and above)
  • 1 cup beef broth

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees, season your ribs with salt and pepper and toss with flour.
  2. In the Dutch oven on the stovetop, add the oil and heat to high, and brown the beef on all sides until dark brown, 4-5 minutes on each side.
  3. Lower the heat to medium, add the onions, and caramelize them to a nice deep golden brown color, about 3 minutes, then add the BBQ sauce, beef broth, and short ribs back into the pot leaving them exposed by about a 1/2 inch.
  4. Put the covered Dutch oven in your oven and cook for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until the meat is tender and can easily be pierced with a fork. The timing will depend on the size of each rib, if you have nice large cuts, stick closer to 2 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Information

Calories 558kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 97mg (32%) Sodium 2011mg (84%) Potassium 860mg (18%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 215IU (4%) Vitamin C 1.9mg (2%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 4.5mg (25%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 558

% Daily Value*

Calories 558kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 2011mg 84%
Potassium 860mg 18%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin A 215IU 4%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 2%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 4.5mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.