Tender juicy meat and caramelized onions make this recipe for Balsamic Braised Short Ribs perfect for a chilly evening. With just 20 minutes of hands on time, you can tackle the rest of your to-do list and enjoy this comforting and hearty dish a few hours later.
PREP: 20minutes
COOK: 2hours
TOTAL: 2hours 20minutes
SERVINGS: 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 lb bone-in beef short ribs
- 2 tbsp ghee (or butter)
- 1 large onion sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/3 cup coconut aminos use soy for keto
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 cup bone or beef broth
- 1 bundle fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tbsp flour (gluten-free flour)
Instructions
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Heat ghee (or oil) in a dutch over or cast iron pot. Add short ribs that are pre-seasoned with salt and pepper, to taste. Brown the ribs on all sides. Transfer to a plate (12-15 mins)
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Add onion and garlic to the pot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Then deglaze the pan with coconut aminos* and balsamic vinegar. Give it a good stir scraping the bottom of the pan to remove all bits and pieces.
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Add tomato paste and flour. Whisk well to combine. Add bone or beef broth.
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Transfer short ribs back to the pot. Add bay leaf and thyme. Cover and cook in the oven at 350F degrees for 2 hours.
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Notes
*coconut aminos is being used in place of wine because this recipe is Whole30. If not Whole30 you may use red wine instead.**coconut aminos is a substitute for soy. Should you not be on a Whole30 diet or have soy allergies, you may substitute coconut aminos for soy.
Nutrition
Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 691mg | Potassium: 802mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 4mg
