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    Braised Short Ribs Over Sweet Potato Puree

    10 hrs 15 mins | Yield 4 | January 10, 2019 | Updated: October 26, 2021 by Kita | This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This Braised Short Ribs Over Sweet Potato Puree recipe is the best way to enjoy short ribs! They’re loaded with flavor, rich and buttery, and topped with creamy sweet potato puree and a perfect serving of roasted bone marrow!

    Braised Short Ribs Over Sweet Potato Puree | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore

    Can we just talk about how good short ribs can be? When done right (and don’t even bother eating them unless done right) short ribs dissolve under your fork and are one of the most tender and flavor-packed cut there is. 

    To create the perfect fall-off-the-bone short rib, you want to layer on the flavors, nice and slow, in subtle ways that build over time. This isn’t a hot and steamy love affair on the kitchen counter, this is a well-thumbed romance novel of earned affection. 

    Trust me, some things are worth waiting for.

    What you need to make this recipe

    • Short Ribs – use bone on English style. You’ll need about 4 bones for this recipe.
    • Vegetable Oil – used to sear the meat before adding it to the slow cooker to give it that crispy exterior.
    • Salt and Pepper – a simple seasoning duo that helps bring the other already present flavors in the dish. The pepper also gives a subtle spicy flavor.
    • Onion, Carrot, and Celery – this trio of veggies is a classic used in cooking called a “mirepoix.” In this recipe, it’s simmered with the other ingredients to add flavor, then discarded.
    • Tomato Paste and Flour – whisked together to act as a thickener for the sauce. You can also use arrowroot powder if preferred.
    • Stout – I usually use coffee stout but you can use any other dark stout that works for you. If you don’t want to use stout, replace it with 3 tablespoons of coconut Aminos and 1 additional cup of broth.
    • Balsamic Vinegar – balsamic vinegar adds so much tangy flavor while also breaking down the meat for a more tender texture.
    • Chicken Broth – acts as the base for the sauce and adds so much flavor to the meat.
    • Bay Leaves – add a subtle undertone of herbaceous, slightly floral flavors which helps to heighten the flavor of the sauce. Don’t forget to remove them before serving!
    • Thyme and Parsley – use fresh herbs for the best flavor.

    For the Sweet Potato Puree

    • Sweet Potatoes – be sure to peel and dice your potatoes so they cook quickly for the puree.
    • Salt and Pepper – enhances flavor and adds a kick of heat.
    • Ghee – I like to use ghee for a richer flavor but feel free to use regular unsalted butter if preferred.
    • Cream – coconut cream will work as well.
    Short Ribs coming apart easy with a fork over Sweet Potato Puree. So Good!

    How to make braised short ribs over sweet potato puree

    You’ll start by trimming the meat from the bones and placing the bones in a heat-safe dish. Cook the bones in a microwave for 10-15 minutes until browned, then place them in the slow cooker.

    Pat the beef dry with a paper towel, then season it with salt and pepper. 

    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add in 1 tablespoon of oil, then add in the beef and brown on all sides. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.

    In the same pan, add in more oil, then sauté the onion, carrot, and celery for 5-7 minutes. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, and flour, and cook for another minute. Slowly whisk in the ale, stirring until slightly thickened, then stir in the balsamic vinegar. Turn off the heat and allow the liquid to settle.

    To the slow cooker, add the veggies and liquid, then the chicken broth, bay leaves, and thyme. Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours.

    After it’s cooked, remove the lid and skim the fat from the surface. Discard. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bones and beef from the cooking liquid. Discard the veggies.

    Pour the cooking liquid through a strainer into a clean pot. Cook at a simmer until reduced by half. 

    Make the sweet potato puree by boiling the diced sweet potatoes until fork tender. Whip the potatoes with butter and cream until smooth and fluffy, then season with salt and pepper.

    Serve the sweet potato puree with hot short ribs and the reduction sauce, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

    How to buy short ribs

    When you’re buying short ribs, look for bone-on English style. English-style ribs tend to hold their shape during a long cook time. Bone-on cook more evenly and have more flavor! 

    If you prefer boneless, that will work as well, but the flavor won’t be quite as good.

    What is braising?

    Braising is a two-part cooking process that involves an initial sear followed by a long, low, and slow cook time.

    The benefit to braising is that it results in tender, moist, and flavorful meat! The initial sear creates a crust and flavor base, while the slower cook time tenderizes the meat for a fall-off-the-bone texture.

    Do you have to braise short ribs?

    Not necessarily, but due to the high-fat content, slow braising is perfect for thicker short ribs. The slow cooker allows the fat to render and melt through the meat, keeping the ribs moist and saturating them with flavor. 

    When it’s ready to serve, the meat should practically melt beneath a slight touch!

    Braised Short Ribs Over Sweet Potato Puree | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore

    Should you peel potatoes for sweet potato puree?

    Yes, I definitely recommend peeling the potatoes. Potato peel can become chewy when it’s cooked which isn’t very pleasant, especially when pureed. For a smoother, creamier puree, peel the potatoes!

    Serving suggestions

    You can serve these short ribs and sweet potato puree next to a side salad, a pile of roasted or steamed veggies, or a slice of crusty bread to sop up the sauce! 

    How to store

    Leftovers will last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for 3-4 months. 
    To reheat, thaw the ribs in the fridge if frozen then microwave or warm on the stove until heated through.

    These Braised Short Ribs just fell off of the bone onto the Sweet Potatoes.

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    Braised Short Ribs over Sweet Potato Puree

    Braised short ribs is a slow cooker dish that brings out the bold flavor of short ribs. Serve over creamed sweet potato puree for a hearty meal. 
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Kita Roberts
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time10 hrs
    15 mins
    Total Time10 hrs 15 mins
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 1137kcal

    Equipment

    • crock pot

    Ingredients

    • 4 lbs short ribs about 4 bones, bone on English style
    • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 onion diced
    • 1 carrot peeled and diced
    • 1 celery stalk trimmed and chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 2 tablespoon flour for whole 30, use arrowroot powder
    • 1 cup stout coffee stout or other dark stout, or omit and replace with 3 tablespoon coconut aminos and 1 additional cup broth
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 1 teaspoon thyme preferably fresh cut
    • parsley fresh cut for garnish

    For the Sweet Potato Puree

    • 3 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and diced
    • salt and pepper
    • 4 tablespoon ghee
    • 1 tablespoon cream if on whole 30, use coconut cream

    Instructions

    • Carefully, trim the meat from the bones and place the bones in a heat safe dish. 
    • Cook the bones in a microwave for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping once or twice, until browned. 
    • Place in the slow cooker. 
    • Meanwhile, pat the beef dry with a paper towel and heat a skillet over medium-high heat. 
    • Season the beef liberally with salt and pepper. 
    • Add the 1 tablespoon oil to the hot pan and swirl to coat. Place the beef in the skillet and brown on all sides. Place in the slow cooker.
    • In the same pan, add the remaining oil. 
    • Saute the onion, carrot, and celery for 5 to 7 minutes, until soft.
    • Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, and flour, cooking for a minute longer.
    • Slowly whisk in the ale, scraping up any accumulated brown bits on the bottom of the pan. 
    • Whisk until slightly thickened and stir in the balsamic vinegar. 
    • Turn off the heat and allow the liquid to settle.
    • Add the veggies and liquid to the slow cooker. Stir in the chicken broth, bay leaves, and thyme. 
    • Cover and cook on low for 9 to 10 hours.
    • Skim the fat from the surface and discard. With a slotted spoon, remove the bones and beef from the cooking liquid.
    • Discard the veggies.
    • Pour the cooking liquid through a strainer into a clean pot. 
    • Cook at a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, until reduced by half.
    • Meanwhile, make the sweet potato puree. 
    • Boil the diced sweet potatoes for 7 to 10 minutes in a large pot of salted water. Drain when fork tender. 
    • Whip the sweet potatoes with butter and cream until smooth and fluffy. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
    • Serve sweet potatoes with hot short ribs and reduction sauce.
    • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

    Notes

    To make Whole30 Compliant, omit the flour and use arrowroot powder for thickener. Replace the stout with bone broth instead. Add a dash or two of coconut aminos to bump the flavor.
     
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    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Braised Short Ribs over Sweet Potato Puree
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 1137 Calories from Fat 513
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 57g88%
    Saturated Fat 30g188%
    Cholesterol 238mg79%
    Sodium 910mg40%
    Potassium 2592mg74%
    Carbohydrates 80g27%
    Fiber 11g46%
    Sugar 17g19%
    Protein 70g140%
    Vitamin A 50990IU1020%
    Vitamin C 21.9mg27%
    Calcium 153mg15%
    Iron 10mg56%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information provided is an estimate. For specific health concerns, please put the recipe into your Dr recommended nutrition calculator.
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    Comments

    1. Erin Vasicek says

      January 13, 2019 at 7:57 pm

      It’s been far too long since I’ve made short ribs. Bob isn’t the biggest fan of sweet potato but I think he’s wrong and I need to make this.

      Reply
    2. Charlie says

      January 14, 2019 at 7:16 am

      These look so good!

      I have to ask. Why chicken broth with beef?

      Reply
    3. Linda says

      February 23, 2019 at 7:41 am

      5 stars
      I made this recipe for our Wednesday night family dinner a couple of weeks ago. There are some family members who have dietary restraints , and This whole 30 recipe fit the bill.
      Everyone loved the dinner. It was easy to prepare and plated beautifully .

      Reply
    4. Paolino says

      February 23, 2019 at 9:24 am

      5 stars
      These short ribs are amazing! My kids can’t get enough of it, and I am always looking for ways to use sweet potatoes 😉

      Reply
    5. April says

      April 16, 2019 at 6:28 pm

      If you make the night before, how do you store overnight and then reheat?

      Reply
      • Kita says

        April 17, 2019 at 6:45 am

        Hi April, If you are making in a slow cooker, remove the slow cooker insert from the actual cooker and allow to cool, covered, on the counter for a few hours. From there I transfer to the fridge. Never put a hot ceramic dish into the fridge as it can cause it to crack.
        The next day I reheat in the slow cooker.
        You can even make the sweet potato puree ahead and reheat in the slow cooker if you have two on hand.
        Let me know if you have any other questions. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Brog Goethe says

      April 05, 2020 at 10:49 am

      Coffee Stout? Is this coffee or beer? Not familiar.
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Kita says

        April 06, 2020 at 6:12 pm

        Hey hey, that is a beer – you can substitute with coffee and caramel if you can’t find it 🙂

        Reply

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