Description
A comforting dish featuring tender apple cider braised short ribs paired with creamy rosemary mashed sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs bone-in short ribs
- 2 cups apple cider
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups vegetable or beef broth
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup cream
- Fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the short ribs: Season the short ribs generously with salt and pepper. Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of oil. Sear the ribs for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they develop a deep brown crust.
- Sauté the aromatics: Remove the ribs from the pot and set aside. Add onions and carrots, cooking until they soften, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Deglaze the pot: Pour in the apple cider, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any brown bits. Allow the cider to simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Add herbs and broth: Place the short ribs back in the pot, add thyme, bay leaves, and enough broth to cover them halfway. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Braise: Lower the heat, cover, and let the dish braise on low for 2 to 2.5 hours until fork-tender.
- Make the rosemary mashed sweet potatoes: During the last 30 minutes of braising, boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with butter, cream, and chopped rosemary. Season with salt and pepper.
- Finish the dish: Once the short ribs are ready, let them rest. Strain the braising liquid, return it to the pot, and let it reduce for about 10 minutes.
- Serve: Plate a scoop of rosemary mashed sweet potatoes, top with a short rib, and drizzle with the reduced braising sauce.
Notes
This dish freezes beautifully; just cool the ribs and sweet potatoes before freezing in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: braised short ribs, apple cider, sweet potatoes, comfort food, family recipe, nostalgic cooking