Recipe courtesy of Golden Isles Olive Oil Restaurant
Chocolate Balsamic Short Ribs
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 4 servings
- Total: 12 hr 25 min (includes marinating time)
- Active: 45 min
Ingredients
Short Ribs:
4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs, cut into portions
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup dark chocolate balsamic vinegar
1 cup red wine
2 1/2 cups beef stock, or more as needed
1/4 cup olive wood smoked olive oil
4 ribs celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic
1 large onion, quartered
4 carrots, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
Dark Chocolate Balsamic Reduction Sauce:
1 shallot, diced
1 ounce extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup red wine
1/2 cup dark chocolate balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup beef stock
To Serve:
Mashed potatoes
Your favorite vegetables
Directions
- For the short ribs: In a large bowl, add the short ribs, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix in the chocolate balsamic, red wine and 1 cup beef stock. Cover and marinate, refrigerated, overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Add the olive wood smoked olive oil to a large skillet and place on medium-high heat. Add the short ribs (reserve the marinade) and sear until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the short ribs to a large roasting pan. Deglaze the skillet with 1/2 cup beef stock and add the drippings to the roasting pan. Add the celery, garlic, onion, carrots, bell pepper, marinade and remaining cup beef stock to the roasting pan with the short rib drippings. Add more water or beef stock if needed to cover the ribs. Cook in the oven, stirring every 45 minutes, until the ribs are fall-apart tender, 3 to 4 hours.
- For the dark chocolate balsamic reduction sauce: In a small pot, saute the shallots in the extra-virgin olive oil until translucent. Add the wine, dark chocolate balsamic and beef stock to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cook, whisking frequently, until it is reduced about half and has a thick, syrupy consistency, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the heat, then allow to cool slightly before serving.
- To serve: Plate the short ribs with mashed potatoes and your favorite vegetables. Drizzle the short ribs with the chocolate balsamic reduction sauce. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Cook’s Note
Drizzle the sauce over any beef dish to elevate the flavor of the meat. The sauce can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Enjoy!