Jamaican Braised Short Ribs Stew

A rich, fragrant, braised short ribs stew with fall-off-the-bone delicious with just 10 minutes of prep time! Spicy, economical, and absolutely delish!

Course Main

Cuisine Caribbean

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 15

Servings

Calories 385kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

2½-3 pounds (1-1.5k) short ribs (with salt and pepper to taste)
2 tablespoons (30ml) canola oil (or other cooking oil)
1 medium onion, diced
1-2 green onions, sliced
1-2 teaspoons (2-4g) minced garlic
1 teaspoon (1-2g) thyme, fresh or dried
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon (2g) grated ginger
1 scotch bonnet pepper or 1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon (2g) smoked paprika
1 tablespoon (15g) ketchup
1 teaspoon (5ml) browning sauce
1 tablespoon (13g) brown sugar
1-2 small bell peppers
2-3 cups (475-700ml) beef broth
1 teaspoon (3.5g) bouillon powder (optional)
salt to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190℃).
Thoroughly season short ribs with salt and pepper to cover all sides.
Heat oil in a Dutch oven or oven-safe pan over medium heat. Add short ribs and brown well, turning once, 2-3 minutes per side, until short ribs are brown. Do not overcrowd the pan, cooking in batches if necessary.
Drain excess oil from the skillet, leaving about two tablespoons of oil. Add onions, green onions, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, ginger, scotch bonnet pepper or hot sauce, and smoked paprika. Stir for 2-3 minutes until the onions are translucent.
Then add ketchup, browning sauce, brown sugar, bell pepper, and broth (or water and bouillon). Bring to a boil, cover, and place in the oven for 2½-3 hours. Check periodically during the cooking process, and add more water as needed. Turn the ribs over halfway through the cooking time.
Adjust for salt, pepper, and consistency. Enjoy!!!

Notes

You can't rush short ribs because it takes time in the braising in liquid to become melt-in-your-mouth tender. The good news is that it's hands-off in the oven or stovetop. I prefer the oven.
After cooking, feel free to remove the grease for a lower-fat meal.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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