Simple Beef Short Ribs

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This beef short ribs recipe was passed down to me from my mom and grandmother. The short ribs are braised for hours in a flavorful beer and beef broth and turn out delicious and tender every time.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
4

These braised short ribs are flavorful, juicy, and fall-off-the-bone tender. 

How to Make Cook Short Ribs

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make beef short ribs: 

  1. Season the short ribs and dredge in flour. 
  2. Brown the ribs in olive oil and butter, then set the ribs aside. 
  3. Cook the onion and garlic in the same pot, then return the ribs to the pot.
  4. Pour in the beer and stock. 
  5. Braise the short ribs until they are very tender, about two hours.

What to Serve With Beef Short Ribs

In need of some serving inspiration? Try one of these recipes that will pair perfectly with beef short ribs: 

How to Store Beef Short Ribs

Store your leftover beef short ribs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“So easy and delicious!” says one Allrecipes community member. “I used a slow cooker on high for six hours.”

“This amazing recipe was so simple,” raves UGAgal. “The sauce is rich and flavorful and the short ribs are so tender. It was wonderful paired with Italian risotto and simple steamed veggies.”

“This was the best short rib recipe that I've made to date,” according to funeralsinger1. “And the leftovers were great for my beef tostada a few days later.”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 pound beef short ribs

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 onion, sliced

  • 1 clove garlic

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle stout beer

  • 1 cup beef stock

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Season ribs with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour until coated; shake off excess.

    short ribs seasoned and dredged in flour

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  3. Heat olive oil and butter in a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ribs until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Remove ribs and set aside.

    short ribs browning in pot

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  4. Add onion and garlic to the pot; cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Return ribs to the pot; pour in beer while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pot. Pour in beef stock.

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  5. Cover and simmer over low heat until ribs are very tender, about 2 hours.

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  6. Serve and enjoy!

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Cook’s Note

You can braise the beef ribs in almost any liquid.

If your ribs are very fatty (which most tend to be), you can let the sauce cool and skim the fat off the top before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

364 Calories
27g Fat
10g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 364
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 35%
Saturated Fat 11g 56%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 651mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 201mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.