Best 2 Balsamic Braised Short Ribs Recipes

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Balsamic braised short ribs is a classic dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in. The rich, savory flavor of the short ribs is perfectly complemented by the tangy sweetness of the balsamic vinegar, and the meat falls off the bone after hours of slow cooking. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it's easier to make than you might think.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BALSAMIC BRAISED SHORT RIBS



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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

cooking spray
4 lbs short rib of beef, trimmed
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided
2 cups finely chopped red onions
1/4 cup minced garlic
2 cups low sodium beef broth (home made broth preferred)
1 cup dry red wine
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups chopped plum tomatoes or 2 cups chopped roma tomatoes

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



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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

4 bone-in meaty beef short ribs
handful of multicolored cherry tomatoes
1 pint sliced shiitake mushroom
good quality balsamic vinegar
olive oil
red pepper flakes
fresh ground pepper
flake sea salt
2 medium potatoes, white or 2 medium yukon gold potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 smashed and roughly chopped garlic clove
1 small steam-in-bag packaged fresh green beans or 1 small French haricots vert

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:

  • To achieve fall-off-the-bone tenderness, braise the short ribs for at least 2-3 hours, or until the meat easily pulls away from the bone.
  • Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to the braising liquid. Common choices include carrots, celery, onions, and garlic.
  • Add some herbs and spices to the braising liquid to enhance the flavor of the short ribs. Good choices include thyme, rosemary, oregano, and bay leaves.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of balsamic vinegar. A high-quality balsamic vinegar will add a rich, complex flavor to the dish.
  • Serve the short ribs over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. You can also accompany them with a simple green salad.

Conclusion:

Balsamic braised short ribs are a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The tender meat, flavorful sauce, and hearty vegetables make this dish a surefire crowd-pleaser. With a little planning and effort, you can easily create this restaurant-quality dish at home.

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