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Balsamic Braised Short Ribs

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A hearty dish that’s comforting on a chilly evening, braised short ribs take a few hours to cook, but only about 30 minutes of hands-on time. Serve atop steamed or mashed potatoes or a bowl of softly cooked polenta, which will offset the richness of the meat.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 145 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. (1 kg) bone-in beef short ribs
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 2 large shallots, halved
  • 1/3 cup (3 fl. oz./80 ml) balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup (3 fl. oz./80 ml) red wine
  • 1/4 cup (2 oz./60 g) firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups (20 fl. oz./625 ml) beef or chicken stock

Directions

Preheat an oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the short ribs generously with salt and pepper.

In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding, sear the ribs until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes per batch. As each batch is done, transfer the ribs to a platter.

Add the shallots to the pot and sauté, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar and red wine to the pot and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the pan bottom, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar and stock and bring to a boil. Return the ribs to the pot.

Cover the pot and transfer to the oven. Cook until the meat is fork tender, about 2 hours. To serve, using a slotted spoon, divide the ribs among individual shallow bowls. Skim the fat off the sauce. Spoon some of the sauce over the ribs and serve. Serves 2.

Williams-Sonoma Test Kitchen

Rated 3 out of 5 by from Good But Missing Something I tried this last night. Pretty good - I served it with mashed potatoes. But it was missing something. to me. My first thought was red pepper flakes. I looked up another same-titled recipe. This version included garlic, rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Those are exactly what I think was missing from this recipe. Next time.
Date published: 2023-12-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My family loves these! I made these for Valentine's Day and my family loved them. I even made them a week later using a chuck roast and cut into cubes.
Date published: 2023-02-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Short Ribs! We never have left overs because these are that good! My husband usually over eats and my toddlers actually eat when I make this dish. I’ve made a variety of short ribs recipes and this one exceeds all others. It’s slightly sweet and pairs really well with simple mashed potatoes. However, if you truly prefer brown gravy (a savory flavor, which I don’t like) short ribs, these may not be for you.
Date published: 2021-06-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing! This recipe is truly amazing! Best short ribs ever! Comes together easily!
Date published: 2021-04-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Pleasant surprise I'm always looking for a good short rib recipe. This is hands down amazing and will be used for my next dinner party.
Date published: 2021-04-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Delicious! My family adores this recipe and they go on and on about how delicious it is while they enjoy every bite. I am about to make it for the third time in the last several months because of requests from my kids. My husband was wanting more short ribs and this is my new “go to” short ribs recipe. Well done!
Date published: 2020-07-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Our favorite short rib recipe This recipe is so easy for such a delicious meal! The ribs fall off the bone and the sauce is so flavorful. I actually double the balsamic sauce ingredients so that we have plenty for leftovers and more. This is a keeper!
Date published: 2020-04-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Balsami Braised Short Ribs This is a great recipe and fairly easy to make. It is very tender plus the cost is so little for the ribs. Definitely worth a try.
Date published: 2017-01-11
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