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French Onion Short Ribs with Gruyère Cheese Toast

A comforting dish that combines juicy short ribs with the rich flavors of French onion soup, complemented by delicious Gruyère cheese toast.
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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: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Short Ribs
  • 4 lbs beef short ribs
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup dry red wine or more for cooking skills practice
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Gruyère Cheese Toast
  • 1 baguette sliced
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat up the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the beef short ribs generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Sear the short ribs in batches until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Sautéing Onion and Garlic
  1. In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and cook down until soft and caramelized for about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Creating the Flavor Base
  1. Pour in the red wine, scraping up any bits stuck to the pan. Stir in the beef broth, balsamic vinegar, and thyme, and bring to a simmer.
Braising the Ribs
  1. Carefully place the seared short ribs back into the pot, ensuring they are immersed in the liquid.
  2. Cover and transfer to the preheated oven. Let them cook for about 2 to 3 hours.
Preparing the Gruyère Cheese Toast
  1. While the ribs are braising, grill or broil the baguette slices until golden brown. Top each slice with Gruyère cheese.
  2. Pop the toasts back under the broiler until the cheese is bubbly and melted, about 5-7 minutes.
Serving
  1. Once the short ribs are fork-tender, serve them topped with parsley alongside the cheese toast.

Notes

For a wine substitute, use beef broth or apple cider vinegar and adjust the seasoning. Caramelizing onions is key for sweetness. Leftovers taste even better the next day.