Soy Braised Beef Short Ribs are easy to make yet rich and complex in flavor. The preparation of this dish is virtually hands-free, while the presentation is the star of any celebratory dinner.

Braised Short Ribs

The short ribs get their complex flavor from the mixture of spices, ginger, garlic, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and Chinese five-spice powder. These spices and aromatics give the short ribs an incredible aroma as they braise.

Cooking up a winter feast with these Soy Braised Beef Short Ribs is all I could think about when I spotted the short ribs in the grocery store last week.

Allow plenty of time for the soy sauce and spices to permeate and tenderize the meat, so the short ribs have time for the fat and tendons to break down.

The short ribs are ready to serve when the meat is literally falling off the bone. I served these with Sesame Noodles.

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TIPS AND TIDBITS FOR THE BEST SOY BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS

Beef tips. Use well-marbled beef cut, bone-in short ribs. Pat the ribs completely dry with paper towels to ensure a superior, browned crust. Sear the batches over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven.

Low and slow. Use a heavy-bottomed pot to cook at a gentle simmer (300-325 degrees F.) for 3 or 4 hours.

Soy sauce. Use a high-quality soy sauce. Low sodium is acceptable.

Prevent Dryness. Cover the pot tightly. Using a round piece of parchment paper directly on top of the ribs) prevents drying out and keeps the meat submerged. This is optional. A good, tight, even a heavy lid will be perfect.

Salt Management. Because soy sauce is very salty, reduce the amount of added salt in your seasonings.

Low-carb option. To make this Leto or low-carb-friendly, I substituted the brown sugar for Swerve Brown Sugar. And for the soy sauce. I substituted for Bragg's Liquid Aminos.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO PREPARE SOY BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS

Braising pot or a heavy-bottom pot

Short Ribs

Coarse salt

Avocado oil

Ginger

Garlic

Cinnamon Stick

Bay leaf

White pepper

Chinese five-spice powder

Brown sugar

Soy sauce

Beef Stock

Green onions for garnish

HOW TO MAKE SOY BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS

Coat the short ribs in salt and set aside to bring up to room temperature, about 1 hour.

Heat avocado oil in a large braiser or heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat. Add the short ribs in a single layer, not touching, and sear until brown, 3 to 4 minutes on each side.

Add ginger, garlic, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, white pepper, and Chinese Five Spice powder. Add brown sugar, soy sauce, and beef broth.

Bring to a simmer and reduce the heat to medium-low or whatever temperature to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover with lid and let the short ribs cook until they fall off the bone tender, about 2 and 1/2 hours.

Remove the lid and discard the cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Serve the braised short ribs in a dish over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes with a generous spoonful of the juices rendered from the short ribs.