Description
A delicious and easy recipe for braised short ribs cooked with apple cider, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs beef short ribs
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Season the short ribs with salt and pepper.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the short ribs on all sides.
- Remove the ribs and set aside. In the same pot, add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Add the apple cider and thyme, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Return the short ribs to the pot, cover, and transfer to the oven.
- Braise for 3 hours or until the meat is tender.
- Serve hot with the braising liquid spooned over the top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the short ribs in apple cider overnight.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: braised short ribs, apple cider, easy dinner recipe