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Spicy Glazed Beef Short Ribs

Delicious and comforting beef short ribs glazed with spices, perfect for impressing guests at family dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rib Preparation
  • 1.5 tbsp oil For browning the short ribs
  • 4 pieces meaty beef short ribs Choose meaty ribs for better flavor
  • 0.25 tsp salt For seasoning
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper For seasoning
For the Glaze and Sauce
  • 1 large red onion, peeled and diced
  • 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon For added warmth and depth
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne Adjust according to spice preference
  • 2 tbsp dark brown sugar For sweetness in glaze
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp water To assist in mixing glaze
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes Can use fresh chopped tomatoes as substitute
  • 540 ml hot beef stock For richness
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sauce/HP Sauce/A1 Steak sauce For flavor complexity
  • 1 tbsp light brown sugar To sprinkle over ribs
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes For garnish
  • 1 small bunch freshly chopped coriander (cilantro) For garnish
For Serving
  • Boiled rice To serve alongside ribs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the oven to 140C/275F (fan).
  2. In a large casserole pan, heat the oil over high heat.
  3. Season the short ribs with salt and pepper, then brown them on all sides for about 6-8 minutes. Remove them from the pan.
Cooking the Onion
  1. Reduce the heat to low, add the diced onion to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and gently cook for 5 minutes until softened.
Preparing the Glaze and Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix the paprika, cinnamon, cayenne, dark brown sugar, honey, and water to create the glaze. Spread half of this glaze over the short ribs.
  2. Add the crushed garlic to the pan with the onions and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Add the chopped tomatoes, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sauce. Bring it to a boil.
Oven Cooking
  1. Place the short ribs on top, cover the pan, and place it in the oven for 3 hours, checking occasionally and adding water if it looks too dry.
  2. After 3 hours, stir everything and spread the rest of the glaze on the short ribs. Sprinkle with light brown sugar.
  3. Increase the oven temperature to 200C/400F (fan) and cook uncovered for 20-30 minutes until the short ribs are dark and sticky.
Serving
  1. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chilli flakes and fresh coriander, and serve with boiled rice.

Notes

Make sure to brown the short ribs well for better flavor. Adjust spice level by adding more or less cayenne and chilli flakes. For added depth, marinate the ribs in the glaze for a few hours before cooking.