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Rich and Tender French Onion Short Ribs with Gruyère Cheese Toast

A cozy blend of classic French onion soup and luxurious short ribs, topped with gooey Gruyère cheese on crispy toast.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 800
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Short Ribs
  • 3 pounds bone-in short ribs
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine Choose a wine you would enjoy sipping.
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme Or 1 teaspoon dried thyme.
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary Or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary.
For the Gruyère Cheese Toast
  • 1 baguette or rustic bread, sliced
  • 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the short ribs generously with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the short ribs for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
  3. In the same skillet, toss in the sliced onions and cook them on medium heat, stirring occasionally until soft and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes. Add the minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the beef broth and red wine, then add the herbs. Bring to a gentle simmer and nestle the short ribs back into the pot.
  2. Cover and let it cook low and slow for about 2-3 hours.
Preparing the Toast
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread, place them on a baking sheet, and sprinkle Gruyère cheese on top.
  2. Bake for about 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Optionally sprinkle garlic powder on top.
Serving
  1. Once the short ribs are fork-tender, serve them on plates, ladle the broth over, and accompany each rib with cheesy toast.

Notes

Patience is key for slow cooking. Use a wine you enjoy for better flavor. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.