Serious Beef Short Rib with Black Garlic Purée

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Tender braised beef short ribs served with a velvety black garlic purée that adds depth and umami. This modern european-inspired quick meals ready in about 225 minutes pairs beef short ribs, soy sauce, black garlic paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 680 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.

★ 3.9 (15 ratings) Prep: 45 min Cook: 180 min Serves 4 Modern European cuisine 680 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Pat ribs dry, season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, sear ribs 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Reduce heat to medium, add 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp butter, and shallots. Sauté 5 minutes until softened. Stir in soy sauce, black garlic paste, brown sugar, ginger, and shaoxing wine. Bring to a simmer, then add ribs and 2 cups water. Cover and transfer to oven.
  3. Step 3: Braise 3 hours until meat is falling-off-the-bone tender. Meanwhile, in a food processor, blend 1/4 cup butter, 2 tbsp black garlic paste, 1 tbsp thyme, and 1 tbsp water until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve.
  4. Step 4: Serve ribs with purée spooned over top, garnished with thyme and a drizzle of olive oil.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Serious Beef Short Rib with Black Garlic Purée take to make?

Total time is about 225 minutes (45 min prep + 180 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Serious Beef Short Rib with Black Garlic Purée?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep beef short ribs from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Serious Beef Short Rib with Black Garlic Purée?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Serious Beef Short Rib with Black Garlic Purée for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Serious Beef Short Rib with Black Garlic Purée?

Modern European quick meals like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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