Sherry-Braised Beef Short Ribs
These short ribs are deeply browned, then braised with bacon, onion, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, dry sherry, and beef broth until fork-tender. The result is rich, full-bodied beef with a fragrant, savory sauce, making it a warming centerpiece for a relaxed dinner or special meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs 40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sherry-Braised Beef Short Ribs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a Dutch oven with a slotted spoon. Reserve drippings in the skillet.
- 3
Generously season short ribs with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Heat drippings in the skillet over high heat; add short ribs. Cook until browned and caramelized on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer ribs to a Dutch oven; reserve drippings in the skillet. Add thyme and bay leaf to the Dutch oven. Set aside.
- 5
Reduce heat to medium. Add onion to the skillet; cook and stir until soft and golden, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 6
Whisk flour into onion mixture; stir until mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, 1 to 3 minutes.
- 7
Pour sherry into onion mixture; cook until thick and hot, about 2 minutes. Pour onion-sherry mixture into the Dutch oven; add beef broth and season with salt. Bring to a simmer; cover the Dutch oven with a lid.
- 8
Transfer Dutch oven to the preheated oven; cook until short ribs are fork-tender, about 2 hours. Transfer ribs to a serving dish; reserve sauce in the Dutch oven.
- 9
Set Dutch oven over high heat; boil sauce until reduced and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Spoon reduced sauce over ribs.
- 10
Enjoy!
- Calories 655.3 kcal High 33%
- Protein 35.77 g Good Source 72%
- Carbohydrate 4.96 g 2%
- Total Fat 52.5 g High 67%
- Saturated Fat 23.44 g High 117%
- Trans Fat 1.78 g High --
- Cholesterol 92.01 mg High 31%
- Sodium 547.48 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 0.48 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.48 g --
- Added Sugars 0.48 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 16.14 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 4.78 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 481.05 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 3.55 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.74 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Sherry Braised Beef Short Ribs is made with 15 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 3 hrs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bacon, Beef Broth, and Beef Short Ribs. Each serving provides about 655.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sherry-Braised Beef Short Ribs made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bacon, Beef Broth, Beef Short Ribs, Black Pepper. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sherry-Braised Beef Short Ribs?
- About 3 hrs in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 655.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sherry-Braised Beef Short Ribs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Sherry-Braised Beef Short Ribs healthy?
- Sherry-Braised Beef Short Ribs has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 655.3 calories and 35.77 g of protein, or 72% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 547.48 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 23.44 g (117% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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