French Onion Short Ribs with Gruyère Cheese Toast
Hey friends, I tried this recipe on a rainy evening and it felt like a warm hug. Tender short ribs simmered in sweet caramelized onions, all topped with gooey gruyère on crusty toast. It’s simple, cozy, and just perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
for the short ribs
• 2 pounds boneless beef short ribs
• 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• salt and pepper to taste
for the cheese toast
• 4 slices sturdy bread (like baguette or sourdough)
• 1 cup grated gruyère cheese
• a pinch of paprika or black pepper (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F.
2. Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof pot over medium heat. Season the short ribs with salt and pepper and brown on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
3. Add onions to the pot and cook until soft and golden, about 10 minutes, stirring now and then.
4. Stir in garlic for one minute, then pour in the white wine to deglaze, scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
5. Return the short ribs to the pot, add beef broth and thyme, and bring to a gentle simmer.
6. Cover the pot and move it to the oven. Let it cook for about 2½ hours, until the meat is falling-apart tender.
7. About 15 minutes before the ribs finish, arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet, sprinkle with gruyère, and toast in the oven until bubbly and golden.
8. Remove the pot from the oven, fish out the thyme sprigs, and spoon the short ribs and onions into bowls. Top each serving with a slice of cheesy toast and dig in right away.
This dish is pure comfort—perfect for a cozy night in or impressing friends at a dinner party. Enjoy!
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