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Balsamic Bourbon Short Ribs

Tender slow-braised beef short ribs simmered in a rich balsamic bourbon sauce for the ultimate comfort food dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Short Ribs
  • 4 lbs bone-in beef short ribs
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 3 carrots chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup bourbon
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Tongs
  • Chef knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Pat short ribs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear short ribs until browned on all sides.
  4. Remove ribs and sauté onions and carrots until softened.
  5. Add garlic and tomato paste, cooking until fragrant.
  6. Pour in bourbon and scrape browned bits from the pot.
  7. Stir in balsamic vinegar, beef broth, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
  8. Return short ribs to the pot with thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
  9. Cover and braise in the oven for 2½–3 hours until fork tender.
  10. Remove herbs and simmer sauce until thickened before serving.

Notes

Serve over mashed potatoes, creamy polenta, or buttered noodles for the ultimate comfort meal.