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Smothered beef short ribs

McCloud’s Easy Smothered Beef Short Ribs Recipe

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  • Author: Philly Boy Jay
  • Prep Time: 30 Mins
  • Cook Time: 2 Hrs
  • Total Time: 2 Hrs 30 Mins
  • Yield: 6-8
  • Category: Steak & Beef
  • Method: American
  • Cuisine: Soul Food

Description

Juicy, tender beef short ribs smothered in a hearty, tangy, flavorful dark gravy. Comfort soul food at its best, made easy. Perfect for a brisk Sunday night dinner.


Ingredients

  • 4 lbs Beef Short Ribs
  • 11/2 Cups Yellow Onions, Thinly Sliced
  • 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbs Butter
  • 5 Tbs All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 Cups Water
  • 2 Cups Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 4 Tsp Minced Garlic
  • 4 Tsp Salt
  • 2 Tsp Paprika
  • 2 Tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp Thyme

Instructions

  1. Place the ribs in a baking dish.
  2. Season both sides of the ribs.
  3. Place a skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil.
  4. After 1 minute, add the ribs.
  5. Sear on both sides for 4 minutes, then set in the baking pan.
  6. Combine the broth, water, and vinegar.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  8. Add the butter to the skillet.
  9. Once it melts, add the onions and saute for 3 minutes.
  10. Then stir in the minced garlic and continue cooking for another minute.
  11. Stir in the flour for 1 minute or until it’s no longer white in color.
  12. Deglaze the skillet: Pour in the liquid and whisk well.
  13. Let it simmer for 3 minutes until the flour is smooth and the gravy thickens a bit.
  14. Pour the gravy in the baking dish over the ribs.
  15. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake until tender, about 2 hours.

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