20-Min Pan-Seared Ribs with Potatoes & Broccoli
Brazilian-inspired pan-seared beef short ribs with a garlicky pan sauce, served with creamy mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli. A weeknight dinner that tastes slow-cooked but cooks in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 45g
Ingredients
- 4 ribs beef short ribs (2–3 per person)
- 1 lb potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 6 oz broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and mash with 1 tbsp butter and a pinch of salt.
- 2
While potatoes cook, steam broccoli in a separate pot or microwave for 4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- 3
Pat short ribs dry. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 4
Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear ribs 2–3 minutes per side without moving until deep brown.
- 5
Add minced garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in beef broth and scrape up brown bits.
- 6
Simmer ribs in broth for 4 minutes, turning once. Sauce should reduce slightly and coat the meat. Serve hot with potatoes and broccoli.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet (12-inch)
- Pot (2-quart)
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Microwave or steamer basket
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