Description
Pear Butter Braised Short Ribs are a delightful main course that combines tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef with a rich, buttery sauce infused with the sweet essence of pears. This dish not only elevates any dinner gathering but also creates a warm atmosphere filled with laughter and comfort. Perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions, these short ribs are sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs bone-in short ribs
- 1 cup pear butter
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onions and garlic finely. Let short ribs sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear short ribs on all sides until browned (3-4 minutes per side). Remove from pot.
- Sauté onions in the same pot until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth and stir in pear butter to create a sauce. Return short ribs to the pot.
- Cover and reduce heat to low, braising for 3 hours until fork-tender.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh thyme.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg