Balsamic Short Ribs

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Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 pounds beef short ribs
  • Sea salt and cracked black pepper
  • 2 red onions, cut into wedges
  • 8 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 6 sprigs oregano
  • 1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar
  • 1 (14-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
  • 4 1/4 cups beef stock
  • 1 cup small basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat a large, deep, heavy casserole dish over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the ribs with salt and pepper and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until well browned. Remove from the dish and set aside.
  2. Wipe the dish with absorbent paper, add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes or until golden. Return the ribs to the dish with the oregano, vinegar, tomatoes, stock, salt and pepper, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 2 1/2-3 hours or until the beef is very tender. Remove the ribs from the dish and keep warm.
  3. Strain the pan juices and skim the fat from the surface. Pour into a saucepan and simmer over high heat for 5-10 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
  4. To make the basil gremolata, place the basil, lemon zest, garlic, oil, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix to combine.
  5. Divide the ribs among plates and spoon the sauce over. Top with the gremolata to serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

506 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.5g 25% DV
Total Fat 34g 44% DV
Carbs 43.9g 16% DV
Fiber 12.4g 44% DV
Sugar 7.4g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10071.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 703mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 19.8mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 114.8mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 20.1mg 22% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 516mg 40% DV
Iron 12.5mg 69% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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