Description
Experience the perfect balance of sweet and savory with these tender beef short ribs braised in a rich orange-cranberry sauce, infused with ginger and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds beef short ribs, preferably bone-in
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the onion and mincing the garlic and ginger. Ensure beef short ribs are cleaned and patted dry.
- Season the short ribs generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the short ribs on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the onions, garlic, and ginger in the same pot until the onions are translucent.
- Add cranberries, orange juice, beef broth, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Return the short ribs to the pot, nestling them into the braising liquid. Add thyme and any desired herbs.
- Cover the pot and transfer to your preheated oven. Braise for 2 to 2.5 hours or until the ribs are fork-tender.
- Once cooked, remove from oven and let rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Garnish as desired.
Notes
Searing the meat for flavor is crucial for depth. Serve over mashed potatoes or polenta to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg