Description
Indulge in French Onion Short Ribs with Gruyère Crostini, a delightful comfort dish melding rich beef and savory herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.5 pounds beef short ribs bone-in
- to taste Kosher salt
- to taste cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 large yellow onions
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 cups red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 6 slices baguette
- 0.75 cup Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Season the short ribs with kosher salt and cracked black pepper.
- Sear the short ribs in a large pot over medium-high heat with olive oil for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
- Remove the ribs and set them aside. In the same pot, add butter and sliced onions.
- Stir often for about 15-20 minutes, caramelizing until they are golden brown.
- Stir in the tomato paste and sliced garlic, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Add the thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Pour in the red wine and beef broth, then scrape the bottom.
- Return the short ribs to the pot, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 2-3 hours.
- Prepare the crostini by arranging baguette slices on a baking sheet and topping with Gruyère cheese.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Serve the tender French Onion Short Ribs with the Gruyère Crostini.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 200 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg