Savory Balsamic Braised Short Ribs






Savory Balsamic Braised Short Ribs


Savory Balsamic Braised Short Ribs: A Cozy Culinary Delight

Indulge in the warmth of a chilly evening with our delectable Balsamic Braised Short Ribs recipe. The perfect harmony of tender, juicy meat and caramelized onions will envelop your senses in comfort. With just 20 minutes of hands-on preparation, you can effortlessly tackle your to-do list, returning to savor this hearty dish a few hours later.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

Servings: 4 people

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs bone-in beef short ribs
  • 2 tbsp ghee (or butter)
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup coconut aminos (use soy for keto)
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups bone or beef broth
  • 1 bundle fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 tbsp flour (gluten-free flour)

Instructions:

  1. Heat ghee (or oil) in a dutch oven or cast iron pot. Add pre-seasoned short ribs, browning on all sides. Transfer to a plate (12-15 mins).
  2. Add onion and garlic to the pot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Deglaze the pan with coconut aminos* and balsamic vinegar, stirring well to remove any bits from the pan.
  3. Add tomato paste and flour, whisking thoroughly. Incorporate bone or beef broth.
  4. Return short ribs to the pot, adding bay leaf and thyme. Cover and cook in the oven at 350°F for 2 hours.

Notes:

*Coconut aminos replace wine in this Whole30-friendly recipe. For non-Whole30 versions, red wine can be used as a substitute.

**Coconut aminos act as a soy substitute. If not on a Whole30 diet or allergic to soy, coconut aminos can be replaced with soy.

Nutrition:

  • Calories: 460kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Protein: 37g
  • Fat: 27g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 117mg
  • Sodium: 691mg
  • Potassium: 802mg
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Vitamin A: 197IU
  • Vitamin C: 7mg
  • Calcium: 48mg
  • Iron: 4mg

Experience the richness of flavor and the embrace of warmth in every bite of these savory braised short ribs.


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