Soy Braised Short Ribs

Ingredients:

• 3–3.5 lb beef short ribs

• Kosher salt & black pepper

Braising Liquid:

• 1 tbsp neutral oil (for searing)

• 1 small white onion (sliced)

• 3 green onions (cut into 2-inch pieces)

• 5 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• ¼ cup mirin

• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 

• 1½ - 2 cups beef broth

• 2 tbsp oyster sauce

• ½ tsp Orange zest

Instructions:

Season & sear:

• Pat short ribs dry and season generously with salt and pepper

• Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat

• Sear ribs on all sides until deeply browned (2–3 minutes per side)

• Remove and set aside
  

Build the braise:

• In the same pot, sauté white onion, green onion, garlic, and ginger for about 1 minute until fragrant

• Add brown sugar, mirin, soy sauce, beef broth, and oyster sauce

• Stir and bring to a gentle simmer

Braise:

• Return short ribs to the pot (they should be mostly submerged)

• Zest an orange over ribs   

• Cover and transfer to a 375°F oven

• Cook for 2½–3½ hours, until fork-tender

Finish (optional but recommended)

• Skim excess fat from the top

• Simmer uncovered on the stove for 10–15 minutes if you want the sauce thicker and glossy

Serve:

With bok choy and rice or potatoes.

Quick Tips:

If the liquid reduces too much during cooking, add a splash of broth