Belgian Beer-Braised Short Ribs with Mashed Potatoes

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A hearty, slow-cooked dish featuring beer-braised short ribs and fluffy mashed potatoes, perfect for a Brussels-inspired meal. This Belgian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 120 minutes, pairs short ribs, Belgian pale ale, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 90 min Serves 4 Belgian cuisine 600 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large pot, sear 1.5 lbs short ribs in 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 diced onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Step 3: Return ribs to the pot, add 1 cup Belgian pale ale, 1 tsp thyme, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until tender.
  4. Step 4: While ribs cook, melt 2 tbsp butter in a saucepan. Add 2 lbs cubed potatoes, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until creamy. Mash with a fork until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Serve ribs with a side of mashed potatoes, garnished with thyme leaves.

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