HONEY AND VINEGAR-BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH SPINACH

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Honey and Vinegar-Braised Short Ribs with Spinach image

Provided by Alex Stratta

Categories     Beef     Leafy Green     Onion     Vegetable     Bake     Braise     Beef Rib     Celery     Carrot     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 1/2 pounds beef short ribs
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
8 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 750-ml bottle dry red wine
1/2 cup ruby Port
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
2 6-ounce packages baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat oil in heavy large pot over high heat. Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. Working in batches, brown ribs, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Return all ribs to pot. Add carrots, onion, celery and garlic to ribs; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add honey; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add vinegar and boil until most of liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add broth, red wine, Port, thyme and bay leaf and boil 5 minutes. Cover; transfer to oven. Bake until meat almost falls off bone, stirring occasionally, about 2§ hours.
  • Using tongs, transfer ribs to large bowl. Boil cooking liquid until slightly reduced, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix 1 tablespoon butter and flour in small bowl. Add to sauce; whisk to blend. Boil until thickened, 3 minutes. Mix in ribs. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and chill. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing.) Melt 2 tablespoons butter in another large pot over medium-high heat. Add spinach; cook until just wilted, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Divide spinach among plates. Top with ribs and sauce.

Jesus Isaac Campos
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These short ribs were delicious! The meat was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


RK RAMIM HOSSEN RAJ
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This recipe is a keeper! The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was incredible. I served them with mashed potatoes and it was a perfect meal.


Helene Crumlish
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These short ribs were amazing! The meat was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Danielle Ramirez
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Kishor Timilsina
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These short ribs were absolutely delicious! The meat was so tender and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I served them with roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Progress Patrick
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I've tried a lot of short rib recipes, but this one is by far the best. The ribs were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Dusti Buns
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This recipe is a winner! The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was amazing. I served them with mashed potatoes and green beans and it was a perfect meal.


Chainz FN 2
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I made this recipe for my husband's birthday dinner and he loved it! The ribs were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Felix Gregorcyk
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These short ribs were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Ngcwele Celenkosini
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The ribs were amazing and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Soul land Anime
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These ribs were delicious! The meat was so tender and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Marvelous Olusesan
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The ribs are always fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I love that it's a one-pot meal, too.


Trapezoid
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This recipe is a keeper! The ribs were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I served them with roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Marvellous Ncube
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The ribs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Daniyal Sial
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These short ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was incredible! I served them over mashed potatoes and they were a hit with my family.