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Cola Braised Beef Short Ribs (inspired by The Bear)

cola braised beef short ribs the bear

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4.7 from 6 reviews

Wow, these Cola Braised Beef Short Ribs are amazing! Pressure-cooked to perfection, these beef short ribs are tender. Inspired by the hit show The Bear, this dish is magnificent just like the show.

Ingredients

5 lbs boneless beef short ribs

Salt and pepper to season well

2 tbsp neutral oil (such as avocado oil)

1 onion, diced

2 carrots, diced

3 celery stalks, diced

1 cup of white wine

1 can of Coca Cola
1 cup of water

1 cup tomato puree

10 thyme sprigs

Mashed potatoes (for serving)

Minced chives (for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the short ribs:

Sear the short ribs in the pressure cooker:

Saute the vegetables:

Deglaze:

Add Cola and Thyme:

  • Pour in the bottle of Coca-Cola and water, stirring to combine.
  • Nestle the seared short ribs back into the pot.
  • Add thyme sprigs on top.
  • Pressure Cook for 45 minutes

Reduce the braising liquid:

  • After 45 minutes, wait for the pressure cooker's natural release. 
  • Remove the beef and the thyme sprigs from the braising sauce.
  • Strain out the vegetables.
  • Turn on saute mode to reduce the sauce until it thickens and becomes a gravy. About 8 minutes. 

Serve with Mashed Potatoes:

  • While the ribs are cooking, prepare your mashed potatoes.

Garnish and Serve:

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