Bourbon-Braised Short Ribs with Maple Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-14 · Updated 2026-04-14

Fall-off-the-bone beef short ribs simmered in a rich bourbon and maple syrup reduction, finished with a glossy caramelized glaze. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 215 minutes, pairs beef short ribs, bourbon whiskey, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 648 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds beef short ribs
• 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
• 1 medium, finely diced yellow onion
• 1 medium, sliced 1/4 inch thick carrot
• 2 stalks, sliced 1/4 inch thick celery
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat short ribs dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear ribs in batches for 4 minutes per side until deeply browned, then transfer to a plate.
3. Step 3: Add onion, carrot, and celery to the pot, stirring constantly for 3 minutes until softened but not browned.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle flour over vegetables and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to eliminate raw flour taste.
5. Step 5: Add bourbon and simmer for 2 minutes until alcohol evaporates, scraping up any browned bits from the pot bottom.
6. Step 6: Return ribs and any accumulated juices to the pot, then add beef broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
7. Step 7: Cover and transfer to a preheated oven at 300°F. Braise for 3 hours, checking occasionally to ensure liquid is simmering gently.
8. Step 8: Remove lid, increase heat to medium-high, and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
9. Step 9: Stir in maple syrup and simmer for 2 more minutes until glossy and caramelized.