Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of apple vinegar Braised Beef Short Ribs with Buttery Mashed Potatoes. This dish delivers melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and rich, savory depth, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. The apple vinegar enhances the beef’s flavor profile while the buttery mashed potatoes provide a creamy side that complements the hearty main dish beautifully. With straightforward steps and accessible ingredients, this recipe is designed for cooks of all skill levels, ensuring you can impress your guests or treat your family to a satisfying meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs beef short ribs (bone-in)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups apple vinegar
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and cubing potatoes.
- Season short ribs with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned (about 3-4 minutes per side). Remove from pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in tomato paste and cook for another minute.
- Deglaze pot with apple vinegar, scraping up any browned bits; simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Return short ribs to pot and add beef broth along with thyme and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, cover, reduce heat to low, and let braise for 2-3 hours until tender.
- Meanwhile, boil cubed potatoes in salted water until tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and return to pot; add butter and mash until smooth.
- Serve hot short ribs over buttery mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg