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Jamaican Braised Short Ribs Stew

Jamaican Brown Beef Short Ribs Stew- You only need 10 minutes prep to make this rich, fragrant, braised short ribs stew and its fall off the bone delicious!
Course Main
Cuisine Caribbean
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 642kcal
Author Imma

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2- 3 pounds short ribs
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • 1 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1-2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1-2 Green Onions diced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme
  • Scotch bonnet pepper or 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1-2 small bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon browning sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2-3 cups broth/water or more
  • 1 teaspoon bouillon powder adjust to taste optional
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F degrees.
  • Season short ribs with salt and pepper to thoroughly cover all sides.
  • Heat the oil in an oven-safe Dutch oven pan over medium heat. Add short ribs and brown well, turning once, about 2-3 minutes per side, until short ribs are brown. Do not overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches, if necessary.
  • Drain any excess oil from the skillet and leave about two tablespoons of oil. Add onions, green onions, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, scotch bonnet pepper or hot sauce, and smoked paprika. Stir for about 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent.
  • Then add ketchup, browning sauce, brown sugar, bell pepper, bouillon, and water. Bring to a boil, cover the pan, and place in the preheated oven for 2½-3 hours. Check periodically during the cooking process, and add more water if needed. Turn the ribs over halfway through the cooking time.
  • Adjust for salt, pepper, and soup consistency.

Notes

  • You can’t rush these short ribs; they have to spend some time braising in liquid in order to get melt-in-your-mouth tender. The good news is that it's hands-off in the oven or stove-top. I prefer the oven.
  • To prevent meat from sticking to the pan, make sure it is completely dry and free of water.
  • After cooking, feel free to drain some of the oil from the short ribs.
  • Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 100g | Calories: 642kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 980IU | Vitamin C: 32.7mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2.6mg