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Rich and Tender French Onion Short Ribs with Gruyère Cheese Toast

A comforting and impressive dish with succulent short ribs layered with gooey Gruyère, perfect for cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, French
Calories: 680
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Short Ribs
  • 5 pounds beef short ribs
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine the kind you’d enjoy sipping, not just cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Gruyère Cheese Toast
  • 1 baguette sliced
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Season the short ribs with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large oven-proof pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear the short ribs for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
Cooking
  1. Remove the short ribs and cook the sliced onions in the pot until soft and caramelized, about 10-12 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Pour in the red wine, scraping up any brown bits stuck to the bottom.
  4. Stir in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and thyme.
  5. Return the short ribs to the pot, cover it, and let it cook in the oven for about 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
Making Gruyère Toast
  1. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, top with Gruyère cheese, and place under the broiler for about 2 minutes until melted and bubbly.
Serving
  1. Garnish short ribs with chopped parsley and serve alongside the melted cheese toast.

Notes

Substitute red wine with additional beef broth or a splash of apple cider vinegar if desired. Leftovers taste even better the next day. For cheese alternatives, use Swiss or provolone.