Braised Beef in German Beer Sauce
A hearty, comforting dish that's sure to warm the soul. This braised beef in German beer sauce is made with tender beef short ribs and a rich, malty sauce.
Ingredients
- ●2 pounds beef short ribsbeef short ribs
- ●1 cup light beerpilsner or lager
- ●1 large onionchopped
- ●1 large carrotchopped
- ●2 stalks celerychopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons flourall-purpose
- ●2 cups beef brothlow-sodium
- ●1 tablespoon brown sugarpacked
- ●1 teaspoon dijon mustardprepared
- ●1 teaspoon dried thymefresh or dried
- ●1 teaspoon saltkosher
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepperfreshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Season the short ribs with salt and pepper.
- 3
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 4
Sear the short ribs until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Remove the short ribs from the pot and set them aside.
- 6
Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the pot and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 8
Add the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- 9
Add the beer, beef broth, brown sugar, mustard, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- 10
Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 11
Return the short ribs to the pot and cover with a lid.
- 12
Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and braise the short ribs for 2 1/2 hours, or until they are tender.
- 13
Remove the pot from the oven and let the short ribs rest for 10 minutes before serving.