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French Onion Braised Short Ribs
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French Onion Braised Short Ribs

3 h 30 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€€
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Ingredients

6 people
  • bone-in beef short ribsMeat2 kg
  • saltSpices10 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Spices3 g
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • yellow onions (thinly sliced)Produce4 pieces
  • unsalted butterDairy45 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce4 pieces
  • all-purpose flourPantry16 g
  • Worcestershire saucePantry15 ml
  • beef brothPantry720 ml
  • dry red wine (optional)Beverages120 ml
  • fresh thyme (sprigs)Produce6 pieces
  • fresh rosemary (sprigs)Produce2 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

720kcal

Carbs
10 g
Proteins
50 g
Fat
53 g
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Tools

  • Dutch oven
  • Tongs
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Season and sear the short ribs

    • Pat the short ribs dry and season generously with salt and black pepper.
    • Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
    • Sear the short ribs on all sides until deeply browned, then set aside.
    Step 1
  2. Caramelize the onions

    • Lower the heat, add the butter and sliced onions to the pot.
    • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and deeply golden.
    Step 2
  3. Add garlic and flour

    • Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
    • Sprinkle over the flour and stir to coat the onions.
    Step 3
  4. Deglaze and build the braising liquid

    • Pour in the Worcestershire sauce and the red wine, scraping up the browned bits.
    • Add the beef broth and stir in the black pepper.
    Step 4
  5. Braise the short ribs

    • Return the short ribs to the pot with the thyme, rosemary and bay leaves.
    • Cover and transfer to a 160 °C oven until the meat is fork-tender.
    Step 5
  6. Rest and serve

    • Discard the herb sprigs and bay leaves.
    • Skim the fat from the sauce and serve the short ribs with the onion gravy.
    Step 6