Description
A delicious recipe for braised short ribs seasoned with a flavorful coffee rub, perfect for elevating your dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef short ribs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground coffee
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- In a small bowl, combine ground coffee, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create the coffee rub.
- Pat the short ribs dry with paper towels and rub the spice mixture all over the meat.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the short ribs on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the ribs and set aside.
- In the same pot, add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add the beef broth, thyme, and bay leaf to the pot. Return the short ribs to the pot, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the liquid.
- Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven. Braise for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
- Once cooked, remove the pot from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the coffee rub.
- Serve the short ribs over creamy mashed potatoes or polenta to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 to 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: varies
- Unsaturated Fat: varies
- Trans Fat: varies
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: varies
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: varies