Tender Braised Beef Short Ribs
A handed-down family recipe for braised beef short ribs, cooked to perfect tenderness in a rich blend of beer and beef broth.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
Full Ingredient List
- 1 pound beef short ribs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle stout beer
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Braised Beef Short Ribs
Tools and Equipment
- Dutch oven or large skillet
Ingredients
| Quantity | Name | Preparation Notes | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pound | beef short ribs | ||
| 2 tablespoons | all-purpose flour | for coating | |
| 1 tablespoon | olive oil | ||
| 1 tablespoon | butter | ||
| 1 | onion | sliced | |
| 1 clove | garlic | ||
| 1 can (12 fluid ounces) | stout beer | beef broth | |
| 1 cup | beef stock | ||
| 1 teaspoon | salt | ||
| 1/2 teaspoon | ground black pepper |
Instructions
- Step 1: Season the ribs with salt and pepper. Coat in flour and shake off excess. (Tips: Make sure to coat thoroughly for better browning.)
- Step 2: Heat olive oil and butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ribs and brown for about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside. (Tips: Ensure the pot is hot before adding ribs to get a good sear.)
- Step 3: In the same pot, add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Return the ribs to the pot. (Tips: Stir frequently to prevent the garlic from burning.)
- Step 4: Pour in stout beer, scraping the bottom to release browned bits. Add beef stock. (Tips: These bits add depth to the sauce.)
- Step 5: Cover and simmer over low heat for about 2 hours or until ribs are tender. (Tips: Check occasionally to ensure liquid is not evaporating too quickly.)
Additional Information
Notes: You can braise the beef in any preferred liquid. If your ribs are fatty, skim off fat before serving.