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Orange-Cranberry Braised Beef Short Ribs

A cozy and hearty dish featuring tender beef short ribs braised in a sweet and tangy orange-cranberry sauce, perfect for busy families.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4-5 pounds beef short ribs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For searing the ribs
  • 1 cup orange juice Freshly squeezed is best, but bottled works
  • 1 cup cranberry juice Preferably unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated Jarred is acceptable in a pinch
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • for garnish fresh parsley, chopped For a pop of color

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the beef short ribs generously with salt and pepper, and then sear them in the pot until they develop a beautiful brown crust on all sides—about 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. Once done, remove the ribs and set them aside.
Cooking the Aromatics
  1. In the same pot, add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté them for about 5 minutes, or until the onion turns translucent.
Creating the Sauce
  1. Pour in the orange juice, cranberry juice, and soy sauce. Stir in the brown sugar.
  2. Scrape the bottom of the pot to release all the flavorful bits stuck from the ribs.
Braising the Ribs
  1. Return the beef short ribs to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the sauce.
  2. Bring everything to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.
Serving
  1. Once the ribs are perfectly tender, serve them on a plate, drizzling the vibrant sauce over the top.
  2. Sprinkle fresh parsley for garnish.

Notes

These beef short ribs taste even better the next day, perfect for meal prep! You can substitute cranberry juice with grape juice. This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or steamed veggies.