Description
Guinness Braised Short Ribs are tender, flavorful beef ribs slow-cooked in a rich mixture of Guinness stout, beef broth, and aromatic vegetables. This hearty dish is perfect for a comforting dinner served over mashed potatoes or your favorite side.
Ingredients
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Beef and Coating
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 pound beef short ribs
Sauté and Braising Liquids
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 440 ml Guinness stout (1 can)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke (Mesquite)
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to get it ready for braising the ribs.
- Prepare Ribs: In a shallow plate, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge each short rib in this mixture, coating all sides evenly with flour.
- Sear Ribs: Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add half of the ribs without overcrowding and sear each side for 3 to 4 minutes until browned. Repeat with the remaining ribs. Remove the ribs from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion softens and the garlic becomes aromatic.
- Add Tomato Paste and Liquids: Stir in the tomato paste, then add the Guinness stout, beef broth, liquid smoke, rosemary, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Braise Short Ribs: Return the short ribs to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid. Cover the pot with a lid and place it in the preheated oven. Braise for 3 hours or until the ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the rosemary and thyme sprigs from the pot. Garnish the ribs with chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot, preferably over mashed potatoes or your choice of side.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, polenta, or enjoy on its own for a delicious meal.
- You can substitute beef short ribs with chuck or brisket, but ensure similar size pieces for even cooking.
- The Guinness stout imparts a distinctive deep flavor, but you can use other dark beers with slight flavor differences.
- Additional root vegetables can be added for extra flavor and variety.
- Cooking times may vary based on rib thickness; aim for fall-off-the-bone tenderness.
- If liquid smoke is unavailable, you can omit it, though it enhances the smoky flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
