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-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 150 minutes, pairs Beef short ribs, Trappist beer, Carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "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

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