Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with French Onion Short Ribs. This cozy dish features tender, braised short ribs topped with caramelized onions and bubbling Gruyère cheese, making it perfect for family gatherings or special occasions. The rich flavors and warm aroma are sure to impress your loved ones, turning an ordinary dinner into a gourmet feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs bone-in short ribs
- 2 large yellow onions, sliced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 baguette or crusty bread, sliced
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Season short ribs with salt and pepper.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear ribs until browned on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add sliced onions with a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Deglaze with dry red wine, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return short ribs to the pot along with beef broth and thyme. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Cover and transfer to the oven; braise for 2-2.5 hours until fork-tender.
- For serving, ladle broth into oven-safe bowls with toasted bread topped with Gruyère cheese. Broil until bubbly (about 2-3 minutes).
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Use well-marbled ribs for extra tenderness and flavor. Substitute beef broth with additional red wine for added depth. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stovetop.