Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of fall-off-the-bone tender short ribs braised in a rich and aromatic balsamic reduction. This delectable dish, perfect for a special occasion or cozy family dinner, combines the robust flavors of beef short ribs with a medley of vegetables, herbs, and spices. The balsamic vinegar adds a delightful tanginess that perfectly complements the savory beef, while the braising process ensures the meat is melt-in-your-mouth tender. Served over a bed of creamy polenta or mashed potatoes, this balsamic braised short ribs recipe is sure to impress.
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BALSAMIC BRAISED SHORT RIBS
These flavorful ribs can be made ahead of serving, which both heightens the flavor and makes it much easier to remove excess fat from the dish. Short ribs are the meaty ends of the rib bones - choose cuts from the chuck, which are the most flavorful, or from the rib, which are a bit leaner. Adapted from Cooking Light. Prep time includes chilling.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Onions
Time 10h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Over medium-high temperature, heat a large Dutch or French oven and spray it with cooking spray.
- Season the ribs with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Brown the ribs in two batches in the heated pan, about 8 minutes per batch, until browned; remove from pan.
- Add the finely chopped onion to the pan and saute until lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and saute for 1 minute.
- Add the browned ribs back into the pan, then add the wine, vinegar, brown sugar, and tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Cover pan and transfer to the oven, and bake at 300°F for 90 minutes or until tender.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly, then transfer pan to refrigerator and let chill for 8 hours or overnight.
- After chilling, skim the solidified fat from the surface of the broth mixture and discard fat.
- Over medium heat on the stove, cook the ribs in the Dutch or French oven for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
- Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, and serve.
- Serve along with potatoes, pasta, and/or vegetables - the sauce goes quite well with them, too!
BALSAMIC BRAISED SHORT RIBS
Make and share this Balsamic Braised Short Ribs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Elizabeth W.
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h10m
Yield 2 Plates, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Season all sides of the short ribs with a generous amount of pepper and salt.
- Brown ribs on all sides in a skillet drizzled with olive oil.
- While the ribs are browning, wash & slice tomatoes, peel and cube potatoes.
- Remove ribs from skillet and place in a Dutch oven or other oven proof deep dish with lid.
- Sauté mushrooms in skillet you just used to brown ribs for about 2 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon put mushrooms into dish with ribs.
- Lightly drizzle olive oil over ribs and mushrooms.
- Pour one tablespoon of balsamic vinegar over each rib (one per rib).
- Sprinkle with salt & pepper.
- Place lid and bake in lower middle third of oven for 2 hours.
- While ribs are cooking, prepare mashed potatoes, green beans, & tomato compote.
- Place potatoes in cold water with salt and chopped garlic & boil till fork tender (they can stay in the pot until closer to finish time of ribs).
- Drain potatoes, place back in pot and mash well.
- Add butter and cream and continue to blend well, salt to taste (keep on low heat or warm).
- Using the same skillet you used for the beef short ribs and mushrooms - heat to medium high and cook tomatoes for about 7 minutes or until skins start to blister.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Add a couple of tablespoons balsamic vinegar and continue to cook about 3 minutes until reduced and tomatoes begin to break down (keep warm till ready to plate.
- Steam green beans & then transfer to hot skillet drizzled with olive oil, salt & pepper.
- Sauté for about 2 minutes until start to lightly brown.
- Plate serving of mashed potatoes on each plate followed by green beans, short ribs & mushrooms, & topped with tomatoes.
- Garnish if you'd like with freshly grated Grana Padano or Parmigiana and light drizzle of your finest olive oil.
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven for braising the short ribs. This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the ribs from burning.
- Brown the short ribs in a pan over medium-high heat before braising. This will help to develop a rich flavor and color.
- Use a good quality balsamic vinegar for the braising liquid. This will give the ribs a complex and flavorful taste.
- Add a variety of vegetables to the pot when braising the ribs. This will help to add flavor and nutrition to the dish.
- Cook the ribs for at least 2 hours, or until they are fall-off-the-bone tender.
- Serve the ribs with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite side dish.
Conclusion:
Balsamic braised short ribs are a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and the balsamic vinegar sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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