Transform your dinner into a culinary masterpiece with our Savory Maple-Balsamic Short Rib recipe. Succulent beef short ribs are seared to perfection, then slow-cooked in a rich blend of Buona Cucina Garlic Infused Virgin Oil, Maple Dark Balsamic Vinegar, and stout-style dark beer. Whether you choose the oven or a slow cooker, the result is fall-off-the-bone tenderness that will leave your taste buds craving more
Ingredients:
- 2-3 lbs. trimmed beef short ribs
- 2 Tbsp Buona Cucina Garlic Infused Oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup Buona Cucina Maple Dark Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups Milk stout-style dark beer
- 4-6 cups beef stock
Directions:
- Sear the Short Ribs: In a frying pan, sear the short ribs on all sides in Buona Cucina Garlic Infused Virgin Oil until golden brown. Take your time with this step for optimal flavor, approximately 10 minutes per batch. Transfer the seared ribs to a roasting pan or stack them in a slow cooker.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Chop the onion and garlic, then sauté them in the same pan until soft and golden, for 5-7 minutes.
- Deglaze and Add Flavors: Add Buona Cucina Maple Dark Balsamic Vinegar and tomato paste to deglaze the pan, scraping any flavorful bits from the bottom. Pour this mixture over the short ribs.
- Introduce Beer and Stock: Pour in the milk stout-style dark beer and add enough beef stock to completely submerge the short ribs, ensuring they are surrounded by liquid.
- Choose Your Cooking Method:
- Oven Method: Preheat the oven to 325°F, cover the ribs tightly with foil, and cook for 3 hours.
- Slow Cooker Method: Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the ribs and let them rest for 15 minutes. Optionally, reserve the drippings, boil, and simmer to create a flavorful gravy.
- Indulge in Maple-Balsamic Bliss: Pile these succulent short ribs on a serving platter, and drizzle with the reduced drippings for an extra burst of flavor. Get ready to savor the perfect harmony of garlic-infused richness, maple-balsamic sweetness, and tender beef goodness.