Here’s a hearty and flavorful recipe for French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup, a rich twist on the classic French onion soup. 🥩🧅✨
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound beef short ribs
4 large onions, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: French bread slices and Gruyère or Swiss cheese, for topping
Instructions:
Sear the Short Ribs:
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat.
Season the beef short ribs with salt and pepper.
Sear the short ribs on all sides until browned (about 3-4 minutes per side). Remove from the pot and set aside.
Caramelize the Onions:
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the sliced onions to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes, or until deeply caramelized and golden brown.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Deglaze the Pot:
Add the balsamic vinegar to the pot and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot for added flavor.
Add Broth and Herbs:
Return the seared short ribs to the pot.
Add the beef broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 2-2.5 hours, or until the short ribs are tender and falling off the bone.
Shred the Short Ribs:
