Description
These French Onion Gravy Braised Short Ribs are melt-in-your-mouth tender with a rich, savory gravy made from slow-caramelized onions, herbs, and beef broth. A comforting, alcohol-free dish perfect for family dinners or holidays.
Ingredients
6 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
2 ½ tablespoons coarse sea salt flakes
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 large yellow onions, diced
1 teaspoon brown sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 cup chicken broth (for onions)
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3½ cups low sodium beef broth
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 bay leaves
½ tablespoon seven spice seasoning
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Remove short ribs from fridge, pat dry, and season with salt. Let rest 30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Roast ribs for 10–15 minutes until browned. Reduce oven to 285°F.
3. Heat butter and oil in Dutch oven. Add onions, sugar, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook 20 minutes, stirring often.
4. Add garlic, Worcestershire, soy sauce, and tomato paste. Stir and cook 3 minutes.
5. Add broth, rosemary, and bay leaves. Nestle ribs in sauce. Sprinkle with spice.
6. Cover and braise in oven 3 to 3½ hours until meat is tender.
7. Remove ribs. Simmer sauce to thicken. Discard herbs. Return ribs and baste.
8. Garnish with parsley and serve hot over mashed potatoes or polenta.
Notes
Make ahead and chill overnight. Skim fat before reheating.
Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
Replace seven spice with Italian or Tuscan seasoning if preferred.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 729
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 3793mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 70g
- Cholesterol: 200mg