Description
This Savory Guinness Braised Short Ribs recipe delivers tender, flavorful beef simmered in a rich and malty Guinness beer sauce. Perfect for cozy nights, the ribs are first browned to lock in flavor, then slowly braised with aromatic vegetables and herbs in the oven until melt-in-your-mouth tender.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 3 lb beef short ribs, bone-in
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Cooking Oils and Flavorings
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
Liquids and Thickeners
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Guinness beer
- 2 cups low sodium beef stock
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for braising the short ribs.
- Season and brown the ribs: Generously season the short ribs with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a Dutch oven or heavy oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Brown the ribs on all sides to develop deep flavor, then remove and set them aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute to release its fragrance.
- Prepare the sauce base: Stir in the all-purpose flour and tomato paste, cooking together for approximately 2 minutes to cook off the raw flour taste and deepen the sauce’s flavor.
- Add liquids and deglaze: Slowly whisk in the Guinness beer and low sodium beef stock while scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen browned bits. This process introduces rich, malty depth and creates a luscious braising liquid.
- Braise the short ribs: Return the browned short ribs to the pot, sprinkle with fresh thyme, and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven. Braise for 2.5 hours until the ribs are tender and falling off the bone.
Notes
- Choosing bone-in short ribs enhances flavor and tenderness during braising.
- Use low sodium beef stock to control the salt level in the final dish.
- Make sure to brown the ribs well for a richer, deeper taste.
- Leftovers keep well and reheat beautifully, perfect for meal prep.
- Serve over creamy mashed potatoes or buttered noodles for a comforting meal.
