Braised Beef Short Ribs with Ginger and Star anise

Name: Braised Beef Short Ribs with Ginger and Star anise Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1/3 cup dry sherry or dry vermouth; 2 Tbsp. packed light brown sugar; 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup water; 2 star anise; 3 lb. grass-fed beef short ribs on the bone, cut into 3-inch lengths; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1A 1/2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, plus more if needed; 4 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled; 3 small leeks, cut in half and then into 1-inch pieces; 1-inch piece fresh ginger, about the diameter of a quarter, cut into 8 slices); 2 Tbsp. thinly sliced scallions, cut on the diagonal, for garnish

Servings: persons

1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup dry sherry or dry vermouth
2 Tbsp. packed light brown sugar
1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup water
2 star anise
3 lb. grass-fed beef short ribs on the bone, cut into 3-inch lengths
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1A 1/2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, plus more if needed
4 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
3 small leeks, cut in half and then into 1-inch pieces
1-inch piece fresh ginger, about the diameter of a quarter, cut into 8 slices)
2 Tbsp. thinly sliced scallions, cut on the diagonal, for garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and set a rack in the middle level.
2
Stir the soy sauce, sherry (or wine or vermouth), brown sugar, tomatoes, water and star anise together in a bowl.
3
Set aside.
4
Dry the ribs with paper towels and season very lightly with salt and generously with pepper.
5
Heat the heavy flameproof casserole over medium-high heat.
6
When the oil is hot, add the ribs in batches (do not crowd) and brown on all sides.
7
Remove them as theyare browned, adding more oil, if necessary.
8
When all the ribs are browned, pour off the fat (if any) and reduce the heat to low.
9
Add the garlic, scallion pieces, and ginger, alternately tossing and pressing them against the pot for 1 minute to bring out their flavors.
10
Return the ribs to the pot and pour the soy sauce mixture over them.
11
Bring the liquid to a simmer and cover.
12
Transfer the pot to the oven and braise the ribs, turning occasionally, until extremely tender when pierced with a fork, 2 - 2A 1/2 hours.
13
Check the liquid after two hours and add a bit more water if braising liquid is reduced too much.
14
Transfer the ribs to a serving platter.
15
Discard the ginger and star anise and pour braising liquid over the ribs.
16
If not using grass-fed beef, degrease braising liquid before pouring over the ribs.
17
To make ahead, cool ribs, then transfer to a storage container.
18
Pour braising liquid over ribs and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
19
When ready to serve remove any solidified fat and reheat ribs in moderate oven.
20
Garnish with the thinly sliced scallions and serve hot.

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/3 cup dry sherry or dry vermouth, 2 Tbsp. packed light brown sugar, 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Braised Beef Short Ribs with Ginger and Star anise Recipe 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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Braised Beef Short Ribs with Ginger and Star anise Recipe

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