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Apple Cider Short Ribs

Apple Cider Short Ribs: A Tender, Flavorful Autumn Feast

Apple Cider Short Ribs bring a comforting flavor to autumn meals with tender, rich meat and the sweetness of apple cider.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 ribs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ribs
  • 3 pounds Beef Short Ribs Choose bone-in for richer flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion Diced.
  • 2 medium Carrots Chopped.
  • 2 stalks Celery Chopped.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Apple Cider Key ingredient.
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Low-sodium recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Optional.
For Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Substitute with dried if needed.
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Remove before serving.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the beef short ribs by patting them dry and seasoning them generously with salt and pepper.
  2. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil and sear the short ribs on all sides for about 8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Cook the onion, carrots, and celery in the same pot until softened. Add minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking until fragrant.
  4. Deglaze the pot with apple cider and beef broth, scraping up the browned bits. Return ribs to the pot and add thyme and bay leaves.
  5. Cover and braise the ribs in a preheated oven at 325°F for approximately 3 hours, or until tender.
  6. Remove the ribs from the pot and let them rest before serving with the strained sauce on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ribsCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, follow tips on seasoning, browning, and using quality ingredients.

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