Balsamic Braised Short Ribs

Balsamic Braised Short Ribs
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

  • 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)
  • 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.
  • Add tomato paste and flour. Whisk well to combine. Add bone or beef broth.
  • Transfer short ribs back to the pot. Add bay leaf and thyme. Cover and cook in the oven at 350F degrees for 2 hours.
  • 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