Southern Comfort Braised Beef Short Ribs

A hearty and comforting American main course originating from the Southern United States, made with tender beef short ribs slow-cooked in a rich, spicy bourbon-based sauce.

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef short ribs
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 large onion
• 3 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Season the short ribs with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2. 2

   Step 2: In a large Dutch oven, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Sear the short ribs until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the ribs from the pot and set aside.

3. 3

   Step 3: In the same pot, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Reduce heat to medium and sauté the onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Step 4: Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

5. 5

   Step 5: Add the bourbon, scraping the bottom of the pot to release the browned bits. Bring to a simmer and cook until the liquid has reduced by half, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Step 6: Add the chicken broth, tomato paste, brown sugar, and vinegar. Stir to combine.

7. 7

   Step 7: Return the short ribs to the pot and cover with a lid.

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   Step 8: Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and cook for 30 minutes.

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   Step 9: Remove the pot from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.

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    Step 10: Serve the short ribs hot, spooning the sauce over the top.

💡 Pro Tips

To achieve fall-off-the-bone tenderness, cook the short ribs low and slow. Avoid overcooking, as the meat will become tough. If using a slow cooker, cook on low for 8 hours. Reheat the sauce and ribs before serving.

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