Balsamic Braised Short Ribs Recipe

Name: Balsamic Braised Short Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 4 lbs short rib of beef, trimmed; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided; 2 cups finely chopped red onions; 1/4 cup minced garlic; 2 cups low sodium beef broth (home made broth preferred); 1 cup dry red wine; 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 cups chopped plum tomatoes or 2 cups chopped roma tomatoes

Servings: persons

cooking spray
4 lbs short rib of beef, trimmed
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided
2 cups finely chopped red onions
1/4 cup minced garlic
2 cups low sodium beef broth (home made broth preferred)
1 cup dry red wine
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups chopped plum tomatoes or 2 cups chopped roma tomatoes

1
Preheat oven to 300u00b0F.
2
Over medium-high temperature, heat a large Dutch or French oven and spray it with cooking spray.
3
Season the ribs with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
4
Brown the ribs in two batches in the heated pan, about 8 minutes per batch, until browned; remove from pan.
5
Add the finely chopped onion to the pan and saute until lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
6
Add the minced garlic and saute for 1 minute.
7
Add the browned ribs back into the pan, then add the wine, vinegar, brown sugar, and tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
8
Cover pan and transfer to the oven, and bake at 300u00b0F for 90 minutes or until tender.
9
Remove from oven and let cool slightly, then transfer pan to refrigerator and let chill for 8 hours or overnight.
10
After chilling, skim the solidified fat from the surface of the broth mixture and discard fat.
11
Over medium heat on the stove, cook the ribs in the Dutch or French oven for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
12
Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, and serve.
13
Serve along with potatoes, pasta, and/or vegetables - the sauce goes quite well with them, too!

1294

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

122

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray, 4 lbs short rib of beef, trimmed, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided, and more.

Yes, Balsamic Braised Short Ribs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Balsamic Braised Short Ribs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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