HEALTHY MEALS

Author : chef ssentongo Geoffrey

Here’s a delicious German-Style Short Ribs recipe:

Ingredients

• 4 pounds beef short ribs
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup German beer (such as Märzen or Bock)
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. Brown short ribs: Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown short ribs on all sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove browned short ribs from pot and set aside.
3. Soften onions: Reduce heat to medium and cook chopped onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add beer and broth: Add German beer, beef broth, tomato paste, brown sugar, mustard, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
5. Return short ribs: Return browned short ribs to the pot, making sure they’re covered with the braising liquid.
6. Cover and braise: Cover the pot with a lid and transfer to the preheated oven. Braise short ribs for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until tender and falling off the bone.
7. Add potatoes (optional): If using potatoes, add them to the pot during the last 45 minutes of braising.
8. Serve: Remove pot from oven and let short ribs rest for 10-15 minutes. Serve short ribs with the braising liquid spooned over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Traditional German Pairings

• Serve with Spätzle (German noodles) or Kartoffeln (boiled potatoes).
• Pair with a German beer, such as Märzen or Bock.
• Offer a side of Braised Red Cabbage or German-Style Coleslaw.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

• Calories: 540
• Fat: 35g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Cholesterol: 80mg
• Sodium: 450mg
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Protein: 35g

Would you like any variations or substitutions?