Balsamic Braised Short Ribs by Gilliehouston

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in beef short ribs
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium white onion, diced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 cup beef broth
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions

1. Season the short ribs generously with salt and pepper on all sides until ready to serve.
2. Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the ribs until deeply browned, about 3-4 minutes per side, then remove and set aside.
3. Add the diced onion and carrots to the same pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Deglaze the pot with balsamic vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom, and reduce by half over medium heat, about 5 minutes.
6. Return the short ribs to the pot and pour in the beef broth until the ribs are mostly submerged.
7. Add the thyme sprigs, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer on low heat for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender and falling off the bone.