Description
French Onion Beef Short Ribs are the ultimate comfort food, bringing together tender beef short ribs and sweet, caramelized onions in a savory sauce. The rich aroma that fills your kitchen as they braise is pure bliss, making this dish perfect for cozy evenings or special gatherings. Serve over creamy mashed potatoes or polenta for a satisfying meal that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs bone-in beef short ribs
- 3 large yellow onions, sliced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions in olive oil over medium heat, sprinkling with salt and sugar until golden brown (about 30 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Sear short ribs in a separate pot until browned on all sides.
- Add minced garlic and thyme to the pot with short ribs, cooking for about 1 minute.
- Pour in beef broth and red wine, scraping up any browned bits. Layer caramelized onions on top.
- Cover and braise in the oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving over mashed potatoes or polenta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (150g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg