Braised Short Ribs
Chef John's sherry braised short ribs are a foolproof addition to your dinner menu. This easy recipe yields tender, restaurant-quality beef ribs at home.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a Dutch oven with a slotted spoon. Reserve drippings in the skillet.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Generously season short ribs with salt and black pepper.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Heat drippings in the skillet over high heat; add short ribs. Cook until browned and caramelized on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer ribs to a Dutch oven; reserve drippings in the skillet. Add thyme and bay leaf to the Dutch oven. Set aside.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Reduce heat to medium. Add onion to the skillet; cook and stir until soft and golden, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Whisk flour into onion mixture; stir until mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, 1 to 3 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Pour sherry into onion mixture; cook until thick and hot, about 2 minutes. Pour onion-sherry mixture into the Dutch oven; add beef broth and season with salt. Bring to a simmer; cover the Dutch oven with a lid.'}
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{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Transfer Dutch oven to the preheated oven; cook until short ribs are fork-tender, about 2 hours. Transfer ribs to a serving dish; reserve sauce in the Dutch oven.'}
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{'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Set Dutch oven over high heat; boil sauce until reduced and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Spoon reduced sauce over ribs.'}
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{'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Enjoy!'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (8 servings total)