Description
Juicy, tender smothered beef short ribs in a hearty, tangy gravy. The ultimate easy comfort food, perfect for a Sunday dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 lbs Beef Short Ribs
- 1–1/2 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
- Place the ribs in a baking dish.
- Season both sides of the ribs.
- Place a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the oil.
- After 1 minute, add the ribs.
- Sear on both sides for 4 minutes, then set aside in the baking dish.
- Combine the broth, water, and vinegar.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place the skillet back over medium-high heat.
- Add the butter to the skillet.
- Once it melts, add the onions and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Then stir in the minced garlic and continue cooking for another minute.
- Stir in the flour for 1 minute, or until it’s no longer white.
- Deglaze the skillet: Pour in the liquid and whisk well.
- Let it simmer for 3 minutes, until the flour is smooth and the gravy thickens slightly.
- Pour the gravy over the ribs.
- Tightly cover the ribs with aluminum foil.
- Bake until tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
