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French Onion Beef Short Rib

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Caramelized onions, tender beef, and melted cheese combine for rich, savory goodness in every spoonful.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 450 grams beef short ribs
  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.4 litres beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices French bread
  • 100 grams shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season beef short ribs with salt and pepper, then sear on all sides until deeply browned, approximately 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove short ribs and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add sliced onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic to the caramelized onions. Stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until aromatic.
  4. Return seared short ribs to the pot. Pour in beef broth and add balsamic vinegar, thyme, bay leaf, and additional salt and pepper as needed.
  5. Increase the heat and bring the contents to a boil. Reduce to a low heat, cover, and simmer for 90 to 120 minutes until the meat is tender.
  6. While the soup simmers, preheat the oven broiler. Arrange French bread slices on a baking tray and toast lightly under the broiler until golden.
  7. Once the short ribs are tender, remove them from the pot. Discard the bones and shred the meat. Return the shredded beef to the soup and stir well.
  8. Ladle the soup into ovenproof bowls. Top each portion with a slice of toasted French bread and a generous amount of shredded cheese. Broil the bowls for 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Notes

Use oven-safe bowls for the final broiling to achieve a classic melted cheese topping.
Caramelizing onions slowly develops the soup’s signature sweet and savory depth.

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