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Maple Bourbon Braised Beef

Maple Bourbon Braised Beef: Your Cozy Autumn Comfort Dish

Indulge in Maple Bourbon Braised Beef, a cozy autumn dish with tender ribs and a sweet, rich sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Braise
  • 4 pounds Bone-in Short Ribs Bone marrow enhances richness and flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt Essential seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper Balances and enhances taste.
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Helps with browning and thickening.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil For searing the ribs.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion (sliced) Provides sweet aromatic base.
  • 2 stalks Celery (diced) Adds depth and flavor.
  • 1 medium Carrot (diced) Adds natural sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Contributes umami.
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme (chopped) Adds herbal note.
  • 1 whole Head of Garlic Infuses mellow aroma.
  • 1 cup Bourbon Whiskey Adds warmth and complexity.
  • 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup Sweetens the sauce.
  • 3 cups Beef Stock Flavorful base for braising.
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 medium Shallots (thinly sliced) Enhances flavor in the mash.
  • 2 pounds Russet Potatoes Ideal for fluffy texture.
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Adds creaminess.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Infuses richness.

Equipment

  • 7-quart Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Maple Bourbon Braised Beef
  1. Preheat your oven to 325ºF (170ºC).
  2. Season the bone-in short ribs with kosher salt, black pepper, and dust with flour.
  3. Heat olive oil in Dutch oven and sear the ribs until golden brown.
  4. Sauté sliced onion, celery, and carrot in the same pot until softened.
  5. Add tomato paste and thyme, cooking for 2 minutes.
  6. Add garlic, bourbon, maple syrup, and beef stock, deglazing the pot.
  7. Return short ribs to pot, cover, and braise in oven for 3 to 3½ hours.
  8. While beef braises, sauté shallots and prepare russet potatoes in boiling water.
  9. Mash drained potatoes with shallots, cream cheese, and butter.
  10. Serve short ribs over mashed potatoes and drizzle with sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 45gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.

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