Tell me honey and fig mac and cheese doesn’t sound like it needs to be rolled around with some carbs and finished up off with a little bourbon on top.
Every now and then you have to forget about the paper plates and paper towels and whip out the real dishes, light some candles, and turn up the Stevie Nicks. Bow chick-a-wow-wow.
Nights like these usually follow a daring purchase at the market.
Something that hops itself into the cart, like fancy honey and fig cheese, that inspires a whole new recipe to impress (Or to just be reminded it’s not Velveeta… ).
Yea, you try and tell me that doesn’t sound like something that has to happen in the kitchen. Like… right now.
That’s right, fancy cheese and bourbon. Somebody’s getting lucky tonight.
Bourbon Braised Short Ribs with Honey and Fig Mac and Cheese
Some times you just have to turn down the lights and class up the joint with a dressed up down home favorite.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 688kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 2 – 3 lbs bone in short ribs
- 1 onion sliced thin
- 1/3 cup honey bourbon
- 1 tbs honey
- 1/3 cup beef stock
- salt and pepper
- 1 lbs dried pasta
- 3 tbs butter
- 3 tbs flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 6 oz honey and fig cheese go on, buy that fancy stuff – or substitute with chopped figs or a tbs of fig perserves
- 6 oz chevre
- 1 tbs worchestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Heat olive oil in a braiser or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Season the short ribs with salt and pepper on all sides. and place in the braiser. Add the onions. Brown he short ribs on all sides. Deglaze the pan with the bourbon. Stir in the honey and beef stock.
- Put the lid on the braiser and carefully place in the oven. Cook for 45 minutes, remove the lid and cook 20 minutes longer – or until short ribs shred easily with a fork.
- Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to manufactures direction. Drain and set aside.
- In medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the cream and milk. Stir in the cheese until melted through. Add the Worcestershire sauce.
- Shred the short ribs; discard the bones. Add the prepared pasta and cheese sauce to the the braiser or Dutch oven if large enough for everything. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Bourbon Braised Short Ribs with Honey and Fig Mac and Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 688
Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Fat 32g49%
Saturated Fat 19g119%
Cholesterol 87mg29%
Sodium 426mg19%
Potassium 305mg9%
Carbohydrates 66g22%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 1080IU22%
Vitamin C 1.6mg2%
Calcium 302mg30%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says
While I think this looks and sounds amazing, I don’t think I’d be able to sell my blue-box loving Hubby and Dudette on it. That’s ok though, I don’t mind snuggling into a comfy chair and eating it all by myself while it pours outside.
Kailley @ Kailley's Kitchen says
Both recipes sound to-die-for! Also, I am absolutely in love the concept of your blog; it’s due time a woman steps up to push all things meaty!!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
Holy crap. I don’t know what else to say other than I must find this cheese.
Kita says
I found it at Aldi’s – I would check Trader Joes as well. ;D
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
Unfortunately I do not have a Trader Joe’s, but I’ll check Aldis!
RavieNomNoms says
Um, how did I miss this one?! DELICIOUS!