Red apple vinegar Braised Short Ribs in Dutch Oven
Red apple vinegar Braised Short Ribs in Dutch Oven is a comforting and flavorful dish that promises to impress your family and friends. The tender, fall-off-the-bone beef short ribs are slow-cooked in a rich sauce made with red apple vinegar and beef broth, creating a savory masterpiece perfect for any occasion. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also allows the flavors to deepen over time, making it ideal for meal prep. Serve these succulent ribs with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up every drop of delicious gravy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 2 carrots (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 2 cups red apple vinegar
- 3 cups beef broth
- Bay leaves and fresh herbs (thyme, oregano)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Season short ribs with salt and pepper. Brown in olive oil in a Dutch oven for 5-6 minutes per side; set aside.
- Sauté onion until translucent; add celery, carrots, garlic, and tomato paste. Cook until fragrant.
- Stir in red apple vinegar; simmer until reduced by half.
- Add beef broth, return short ribs to the pot with bay leaves and herbs.
- Cover and bake for 2½ – 3 hours until fork-tender.
- Rest the meat before serving and strain the sauce for a smooth finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 115mg