Brown's Maple-Glazed Beef Short Ribs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

Tender beef short ribs slow-cooked in a sweet-savory maple glaze with garlic and aromatic herbs for a show-stopping dinner. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 510 minutes, pairs beef short ribs, all-purpose flour, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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

• 2 lbs, cut into 2-inch portions beef short ribs
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, finely chopped onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat short ribs dry, then season with 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear ribs in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until browned; transfer to a plate.
3. Step 3: Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes until golden and softened.
4. Step 4: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Add 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 cup beef broth, 2 tbsp tomato paste, and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; bring to a simmer, scraping up browned bits.
6. Step 6: Return ribs to the skillet with any juices, transfer to a slow cooker, and cover.
7. Step 7: Cook on low for 8 hours until ribs are fork-tender and glaze has thickened slightly.
8. Step 8: Discard bay leaves (if used) and serve immediately.