These Saucy Short Ribs are the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender beef slow-braised until it practically melts in your mouth. The meat is coated in a light dusting of flour and seared to develop a deep, savory crust before being simmered with sliced onions and water. This method creates a natural, hearty onion gravy that coats every bite. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special weekend meal, this dish delivers rich flavors with minimal fuss. Serve over mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the delicious juices.
Saucy Short Ribs
Description
These Saucy Short Ribs are the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender beef slow-braised until it practically melts in your mouth. The meat is coated in a light dusting of flour and seared to develop a deep, savory crust before being simmered with sliced onions and water. This method creates a natural, hearty onion gravy that coats every bite. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special weekend meal, this dish delivers rich flavors with minimal fuss. Serve over mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the delicious juices.Ingredients
Directions
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Trim excess fat from the beef short ribs.
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Coat the short ribs lightly in flour.
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Heat shortening in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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Brown the ribs on all sides until a crust forms.
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Spoon off excess fat from the pot.
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Season the ribs generously with salt and pepper.
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Add sliced onions and water to the pot.
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Cover and simmer gently until the meat is tender, about 2 to 2.5 hours.
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Alternatively, cover and bake in a 350 degree oven for 2 to 2.5 hours.
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Add more water during cooking if the liquid reduces too much.
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Skim fat from the meat juices, reserving 2 tablespoons.
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Measure the juices and add water to create the onion gravy.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1702.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 102.1g158%
- Saturated Fat 40.9g205%
- Cholesterol 531.2mg178%
- Sodium 490.3mg21%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 177.1g355%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For a richer gravy, you can substitute beef broth for the water when adding liquid to the pot.
If using the oven method, ensure the Dutch oven lid fits tightly to retain moisture.
Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and often taste better the next day as the flavors meld.
Serve with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice to absorb the savory onion gravy.
