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French Onion Short Ribs with Gruyère Cheese Toast

A comforting dish combining rich short ribs with the essence of French onion soup, topped with melted Gruyère cheese toast—a perfect meal for cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, French
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Short Ribs
  • 4 pounds beef short ribs
  • to taste Salt and pepper Don't be shy!
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For browning the ribs.
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup dry red wine Choose a quality wine for better flavor.
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme Or 1 teaspoon dried thyme.
  • 2 bay leaves
For the Gruyère Cheese Toast
  • 1 loaf French bread, sliced Fresh from the bakery for best texture.
  • 2 cups Gruyère cheese, grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.

Method
 

Preparing the Short Ribs
  1. Season the short ribs generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the ribs on all sides for about 6-8 minutes.
  3. Remove the ribs from the pot and set aside. Sauté the sliced onions in the same pot until soft and golden, about 10 minutes. Add the minced garlic for an additional minute.
  4. Deglaze the pot with dry red wine, scraping the bottom to release the flavorful bits. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves. Return the short ribs to the pot and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook on low for about 3 hours, until tender.
Preparing the Cheese Toast
  1. Preheat the broiler. On a baking sheet, lay out sliced French bread and top with grated Gruyère cheese. Broil for 3-5 minutes until bubbly and golden brown, keeping a close watch.
Serving
  1. Plate the tender short ribs alongside the rich broth and the cheesy toast on top.

Notes

If short ribs aren't available, try beef chuck roast as an alternative. You can also make this dish ahead of time—a day in advance for optimal flavor blending.