Description

Tender and flavorful Braised Beef Short Ribs slowly cooked with smoked turkey bacon and apple cider vinegar to create a rich, savory dish with a comforting texture and complex taste, perfect for special dinners or cozy weekend meals.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat and Bacon

2.5 to 3 pounds braising beef short ribs
4 ounces smoked turkey bacon, chopped

Vegetables and Aromatics

1 large onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced

Liquids and Sauces

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (natural)
2 cups beef broth (natural, gluten-free)
1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural, gluten-free)
2 tablespoons tomato paste (natural)

Herbs and Seasonings

2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary
Sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prepare Your Ingredients: Pat the short ribs dry and season generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Dice the onions, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic so all ingredients are ready for cooking.
Brown the Ribs and Smoked Turkey Bacon: Heat a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chopped smoked turkey bacon and cook until crispy and fat is rendered. Remove bacon and set aside. In the same pot, brown the short ribs on all sides to create a caramelized crust that locks in flavor.
Sauté the Vegetables: Add the diced onions, carrots, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until vegetables are softened and fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste (natural) and cook for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor, mixing thoroughly with the vegetables.
Deglaze with Apple Cider Vinegar: Pour in the apple cider vinegar (natural) and scrape up all browned bits from the bottom of the pot. This adds brightness and complexity to the dish.
Add Broth and Seasonings: Return the crispy smoked turkey bacon to the pot. Add the beef broth (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), fresh thyme, rosemary, sea salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low for slow braising.
Slow Cook Until Tender: Cover the pot and cook gently for 2.5 to 3 hours or until the meat is fork-tender and falling off the bone. The slow cooking breaks down connective tissue, enriching the sauce with a natural gelling agent for silky texture.
Final Touches: Remove the ribs from the pot and keep warm. If desired, increase heat to medium and reduce the braising liquid until slightly thickened. Pour the sauce over the ribs before serving.

Notes

Choose short ribs with good marbling for moist, flavorful results.
Take time browning the ribs well to develop deep flavor.
Maintain a gentle simmer during cooking to keep meat juicy and tender.
Let ribs rest for a few minutes after cooking to lock in the juices.
Skim excess fat from the cooking liquid before serving for a leaner sauce.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Braising
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 600 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 450 mg
Fat: 42 g
Saturated Fat: 14 g
Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 45 g
Cholesterol: 130 mg

Keywords: braised beef short ribs, smoked turkey bacon, apple cider vinegar, slow cooked beef, tender ribs, gluten free main dish