Trappist Beer-Braised Beef Short Ribs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-29 · Updated 2026-03-29

Tender beef short ribs infused with the deep, malty flavors of Trappist beer, served with a side of sautéed seasonal vegetables. This Belgian quick recipe, ready in about 150 minutes, pairs Beef short ribs, Trappist beer, and Carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 620 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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

• 1.2 lbs Beef short ribs
• 16 oz Trappist beer
• 2 medium Carrots, sliced
• 2 stalks Celery, sliced
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tsp Thyme, fresh
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute.
2. Step 2: Add 2 tbsp tomato paste and stir for 1 minute. Season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Stir to combine.
3. Step 3: Add 16 oz Trappist beer, 2 tbsp water, 1 bay leaf, and 1 tsp thyme. Bring to a simmer, then add beef short ribs. Cook for 1 hour, then add 2 medium carrots and 2 stalks celery. Cook for 2 more hours until meat is tender.
4. Step 4: Remove meat and vegetables to a plate. Skim fat from the surface, then simmer for 10 minutes to reduce the sauce. Serve with the meat and vegetables, garnished with thyme.