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Dark Ale Braised Short Ribs
July 21, 2025 0 Comments

Dark Ale Braised Short Ribs

Dark Ale Braised Short Ribs are a rich, flavorful dish perfect for hearty meals. Slow-cooked in a dark ale with aromatic vegetables and herbs, these short ribs become melt-in-your-mouth tender while developing deep, savory flavors. The dark ale adds a subtle malty sweetness that perfectly complements the robust meat. This recipe is ideal for entertaining or a comforting family dinner, offering a sophisticated and satisfying main course.

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Bone-in short ribs (4,680 calories)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil (240 calories)
  • 1 large Onion, diced (44 calories)
  • 2 medium Carrots, diced (52 calories)
  • 2 ribs Celery, diced (16 calories)
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced (12 calories)
  • 1 cup Dark ale (200 calories)
  • 2 cups Beef broth (30 calories)
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste (15 calories)
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme (1 calorie)
  • 1 tsp Dried rosemary (1 calorie)
  • 1 tbsp Flour (28 calories)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt (0 calories)
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper (0 calories)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Brown the Ribs: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the short ribs with salt and pepper. Sear the ribs on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute.
  4. Deglaze and Combine: Pour in the dark ale and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Simmer for 2 minutes. Add beef broth, thyme, rosemary, and flour, whisking to combine.
  5. Cook Ribs: Return the short ribs to the pot, ensuring they are mostly submerged. Cover and braise in the oven for 2.5 hours, or until the ribs are fork-tender.
  6. Serve: Remove the ribs from the pot and skim excess fat from the sauce. Serve the ribs with the sauce over mashed potatoes, rice, or polenta.

This recipe is approximately 5319 calories and serves six. Each serving will be approximately 886.5 calories. This recipe should take roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 2 hours and 30 minutes to cook. This is a total time of 2 hours and 40 minutes.

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