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Healthy Recipes using Braised Beef Short Ribs

Mediterranean Braised Beef Short Ribs

These tender short ribs are slow-cooked with Mediterranean spices and served over a bed of quinoa, providing a hearty yet healthy meal.

Ingredients
  • 2 lbs beef short ribs
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Season the beef short ribs with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.
  2. In a large pot, brown the ribs on all sides, then remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent, add diced tomatoes and broth, then return the ribs to the pot and braise for 2-3 hours.
  4. Cook quinoa according to package instructions, serve ribs over quinoa, and garnish with fresh herbs.

Asian-Inspired Braised Beef Short Ribs

These short ribs are infused with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, creating a flavorful dish that pairs perfectly with steamed broccoli and brown rice.

Ingredients
  • 2 lbs beef short ribs
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
  1. Mix soy sauce, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, and beef broth in a bowl.
  2. Sear the short ribs in sesame oil until browned, then pour the sauce over them.
  3. Cover and braise in the oven at 300°F for 3 hours until tender.
  4. Serve with steamed broccoli and garnish with green onions.

Spicy Chipotle Braised Beef Short Ribs

These short ribs are braised with chipotle peppers for a smoky kick, served with a side of cilantro-lime cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.

Ingredients
  • 2 lbs beef short ribs
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 head cauliflower, riced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Blend chipotle peppers, onion, garlic, and beef broth until smooth.
  2. Sear the short ribs, then pour the sauce over them and braise at 300°F for 3 hours.
  3. Steam cauliflower and pulse in a food processor, then mix with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Serve short ribs over cilantro-lime cauliflower rice.

Herb-Infused Braised Beef Short Ribs

Infused with fresh herbs and red wine, these short ribs are a comforting dish that is both nutritious and satisfying, served with roasted root vegetables.

Ingredients
  • 2 lbs beef short ribs
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Season short ribs with salt and pepper, then sear in a pot until browned.
  2. Add onion, carrots, wine, broth, and herbs, then bring to a boil.
  3. Cover and braise in the oven at 325°F for 3 hours.
  4. Serve with roasted root vegetables.

Cocoa-Braised Beef Short Ribs

A unique twist on braised short ribs, this recipe incorporates cocoa powder for a rich flavor, served with a side of sautéed greens.

Ingredients
  • 2 lbs beef short ribs
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 cups kale, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Rub short ribs with cocoa powder, salt, and pepper, then sear in a pot.
  2. Add onion, garlic, and broth, then cover and braise at 300°F for 3 hours.
  3. Sauté kale in olive oil until wilted, season with salt and pepper.
  4. Serve short ribs with sautéed greens.

Balsamic Braised Beef Short Ribs

These short ribs are braised in balsamic vinegar, creating a sweet and tangy flavor profile, served with a side of mashed sweet potatoes.

Ingredients
  • 2 lbs beef short ribs
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Sear short ribs in a pot, then remove and sauté onions until soft.
  2. Add balsamic vinegar and broth, return ribs to the pot, and braise at 300°F for 3 hours.
  3. Boil sweet potatoes until tender, then mash with butter, salt, and pepper.
  4. Serve short ribs over mashed sweet potatoes.

Citrus Braised Beef Short Ribs

Bright and zesty, these short ribs are braised with orange and lemon juice, served with a refreshing cucumber salad.

Ingredients
  • 2 lbs beef short ribs
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Sear short ribs in a pot, then remove and sauté onions until soft.
  2. Add orange juice, lemon juice, and broth, return ribs to the pot, and braise at 300°F for 3 hours.
  3. Toss cucumber with olive oil, salt, and pepper for a salad.
  4. Serve short ribs with cucumber salad.

Smoky BBQ Braised Beef Short Ribs

These short ribs are braised in a homemade smoky BBQ sauce, served with a side of coleslaw for a deliciously healthy twist.

Ingredients
  • 2 lbs beef short ribs
  • 1 cup homemade BBQ sauce
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups cabbage, shredded
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Sear short ribs in a pot, then remove and sauté onions until soft.
  2. Add BBQ sauce and broth, return ribs to the pot, and braise at 300°F for 3 hours.
  3. Mix cabbage, carrot, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper for coleslaw.
  4. Serve short ribs with coleslaw.

Garlic and Herb Braised Beef Short Ribs

These short ribs are slow-cooked with garlic and fresh herbs, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish, served with a side of roasted asparagus.

Ingredients
  • 2 lbs beef short ribs
  • 8 cloves garlic, whole
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Sear short ribs in a pot, then remove and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add broth and herbs, return ribs to the pot, and braise at 300°F for 3 hours.
  3. Roast asparagus in the oven with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Serve short ribs with roasted asparagus.