Smothered Beef Short Ribs
Smothered Beef Short Ribs
Ingredients
For the Short Ribs
- 3 pounds beef short ribs
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sazon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Kinder's Butter Steakhouse seasoning
For the Gravy
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, for gravy, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, for gravy, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Place the beef short ribs in a large bowl. Generously season the ribs with 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon sazon, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning, and 1 tablespoon Kinder's Butter Steakhouse seasoning. Use gloved hands to thoroughly mix and coat the ribs with the seasonings until well combined.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Heat a cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Place the seasoned beef short ribs into the hot pan in a single layer. Sear both sides of the short ribs until they are browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the seared ribs from the pan and set them aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
In the same pan, add 2 tablespoons butter. Once melted, add the diced yellow onion, diced green bell pepper, and minced fresh garlic to the pan. Sauté the vegetables until they are softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Add 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour to the sautéed vegetables. Stir well to combine, cooking the flour for 1-2 minutes to create a roux, stirring constantly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Gradually pour in 4 cups beef broth while stirring continuously to create a smooth gravy. Add 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Lightly season the gravy with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, or to taste, and stir well.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Return the seared beef short ribs to the pan, nestling them into the gravy. If needed, add a bit more beef broth to ensure the ribs are adequately covered. Cover the pan with a lid.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Reduce heat to low and simmer the short ribs for 1 1/2 hours, or until they are fork-tender and the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 90 min
- 8
Once cooked, plate the smothered beef short ribs with the gravy. Serve hot with your favorite sides like rice, macaroni and cheese, or cabbage.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Smothered Beef Short Ribs
For the Short Ribs
- 3 pounds beef short ribs
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sazon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Kinder's Butter Steakhouse seasoning
For the Gravy
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, for gravy, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, for gravy, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Place the beef short ribs in a large bowl. Generously season the ribs with 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon sazon, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning, and 1 tablespoon Kinder's Butter Steakhouse seasoning. Use gloved hands to thoroughly mix and coat the ribs with the seasonings until well combined.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Heat a cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Place the seasoned beef short ribs into the hot pan in a single layer. Sear both sides of the short ribs until they are browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the seared ribs from the pan and set them aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
In the same pan, add 2 tablespoons butter. Once melted, add the diced yellow onion, diced green bell pepper, and minced fresh garlic to the pan. Sauté the vegetables until they are softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Add 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour to the sautéed vegetables. Stir well to combine, cooking the flour for 1-2 minutes to create a roux, stirring constantly.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Gradually pour in 4 cups beef broth while stirring continuously to create a smooth gravy. Add 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Lightly season the gravy with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, or to taste, and stir well.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Return the seared beef short ribs to the pan, nestling them into the gravy. If needed, add a bit more beef broth to ensure the ribs are adequately covered. Cover the pan with a lid.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Reduce heat to low and simmer the short ribs for 1 1/2 hours, or until they are fork-tender and the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 90 min - 8
Once cooked, plate the smothered beef short ribs with the gravy. Serve hot with your favorite sides like rice, macaroni and cheese, or cabbage.