Braised Beef Short Ribs with Six Spices Recipe

Name: Braised Beef Short Ribs with Six Spices
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon dried porcini mushrooms; 1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 5 pounds flanken-style beef short ribs, 1 inch thick, boned and trimmed of excess fat; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1 large carrot, thinly sliced; 2 inner celery ribs, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, thickly sliced; 2 cups dry red wine; 2 cups beef stock or low-sodium broth; 1/4 cup sugar

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon dried porcini mushrooms
1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons powdered ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
5 pounds flanken-style beef short ribs, 1 inch thick, boned and trimmed of excess fat
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, thinly sliced
2 inner celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, thickly sliced
2 cups dry red wine
2 cups beef stock or low-sodium broth
1/4 cup sugar

1
Preheat the oven to 300.
2
In a spice grinder, pulse the porcini, peppercorns and salt to a fine powder.
3
Add the coriander, ginger, paprika and cloves and pulse to combine.
4
Rub the spice blend all over the beef short ribs.
5
Heat the oil in a large skillet.
6
Add the short ribs and cook over moderate heat, turning, until lightly browned all over, about 12 minutes; don't let the spices burn.
7
Scatter the onion, carrot, celery and garlic in a medium roasting pan.
8
Set the short ribs on top, cover tightly with foil and roast for about 2 1/2 hours, until tender.
9
Meanwhile, pour off the fat in the skillet and return it to high heat.
10
Add the wine, stock and sugar and bring to a boil, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan.
11
Simmer over moderately high heat until reduced to 1 cup, about 15 minutes.
12
Transfer the glaze to a heatproof cup.
13
Preheat the broiler.
14
Transfer the short ribs to a plate and pour the pan juices and vegetables into a bowl.
15
Skim off all of the fat.
16
Transfer the pan juices and vegetables to a blender.
17
Add 1/2 cup of the glaze and puree the pan sauce until very smooth.
18
Return the short ribs to the roasting pan and brush with 1/4 cup of the glaze.
19
Broil 8 inches from the heat for about 3 minutes, until caramelized and sizzling.
20
Turn the ribs and repeat the process with the remaining 1/4 cup of glaze.
21
Serve the ribs with the pan sauce.

1648

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

Carbs

153

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon dried porcini mushrooms, 1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Braised Beef Short Ribs with Six Spices 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 Six Spices

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Variations & substitutions

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