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Beer-Braised Beef Short Ribs

Meaty bone-in short ribs slow-braised for 4 hours in dark stout until fork-tender and enrobed in a glossy, deeply savoury sauce.

Time
260 min
Servings
4
Level
Medium
Rating
4.9 ★★★★★
Beer-Braised Beef Short Ribs step 1
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in the kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1.5kg beef short ribs, bone-in
  • 500ml dark stout or porter
  • 400ml beef stock
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 onion, 2 carrots, 3 celery sticks
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • Fresh thyme, rosemary, bay leaves

Method

  1. Season ribs generously and sear in batches in a heavy Dutch oven until deeply browned on all sides. Remove.
  2. Soften vegetables in the same pot. Add garlic, tomato paste, and cook 2 minutes. Return ribs.
  3. Pour over stout, stock, and tomatoes. Add herbs. Bring to a simmer, cover tightly, and braise in oven at 160C for 3.5-4 hours.
  4. Remove ribs. Strain sauce, skim fat, and reduce if needed until glossy. Return ribs to sauce. Serve with creamy mash.