French Onion Beef Short Rib Sou
Warm up with a hearty bowl of this savory soup perfect for chilly days. Packed with tender beef and deliciously caramelized onions, it’s comfort food at its finest!
Ingredients:
– 4 large onions, thinly sliced
– 1 pound beef short ribs
– 6 cups beef broth
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
– 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 bay leaf
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 4 slices of French bread
– 1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese
Instructions:
1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef short ribs and sear them on all sides until they develop a nice brown crust. This should take about 8-10 minutes. Once done, remove the short ribs from the pot and set them aside on a plate.
2. In the same pot, add the thinly sliced onions. Keep stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking. Let them cook for about 10 minutes until they are beautifully caramelized and golden brown.
3. After caramelizing the onions, add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until the garlic is fragrant. Stir well to combine the flavors.
4. Next, pour in the beef broth, balsamic vinegar, fresh thyme, and add the bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to let it simmer.
5. Return the seared short ribs to the pot, cover it, and let the soup simmer for about 2-3 hours. Check occasionally to make sure it is simmering gently. You know it’s done when the meat is tender and pulls off the bone easily.
6. Preheat your oven’s broiler during the last few minutes of cooking. While the soup simmers, toast the slices of French bread under the broiler for about 2-3 minutes until they are golden and crispy. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
7. Once the short ribs are tender, remove them from the pot, shred the meat with forks, and return the shredded beef to the soup. Stir well.
8. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls and place a slice of toasted French bread on top of each.
9. Sprinkle the shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese over the bread in each bowl. Place the bowls under the broiler for about 1-2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Serve the soup hot and enjoy the comforting flavors!
Nutritional Information: Approximately 620 calories per serving, rich in protein and packed with healthy fats.
Time: Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 2-3 hours