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Holiday Cranberry Braised Short Ribs & Mash

Tender beef short ribs slow-braised with cranberries, wine, and herbs, served over creamy mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

Short Ribs
  • 3 lb beef short ribs bone-in
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup red wine dry
  • 2 cups beef stock
Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 lb potatoes peeled
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Large pot
  • Potato masher
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season and sear short ribs until browned.
  2. Sauté aromatics and deglaze with wine.
  3. Add cranberries, stock, herbs, and short ribs.
  4. Cover and braise in oven until tender.
  5. Boil and mash potatoes with butter and cream.
  6. Reduce sauce slightly and serve ribs over mash.

Notes

This dish can be made a day ahead and reheated for deeper flavor.