Description
Savory Braised Beef Short Ribs is a delicious, hearty dish that features succulent beef short ribs braised in a rich Pomegranate juice sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef short ribs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups Pomegranate juice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Season the beef short ribs generously with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the short ribs in batches, browning them on all sides. Remove the ribs and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the Pomegranate juice, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves. Return the short ribs to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.
- Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Braise for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
- Remove the pot from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Discard the bay leaves before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Serves well with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For extra flavor, add mushrooms during the sautéing of the vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 to 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Savory, Pomegranate juice, Braised, Beef, Short Ribs