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Braised Beef Short Ribs

Tender beef short ribs braised in a rich, savory sauce with fresh rosemary. A surprisingly quick version of a classic comfort dish, ready in about 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
520
Protein
35g
Braised Beef Short Ribs
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef short ribs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat the 2 lb beef short ribs dry and season all over with the 1 tsp salt. Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the ribs in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and sear until deeply browned on all sides, about 8 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to medium, add the 1 sliced onion, and cook until soft and golden, about 5 minutes, scraping up any browned bits.

  4. 4

    Return the ribs to the pot, pour in the 1 cup beef broth, and add the 2 rosemary sprigs. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook until the meat is fork-tender, about 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Uncover and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Serve the ribs with the sauce spooned over.

Tools you’ll need

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Tongs
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

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