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Slow Cooked Beef Short Ribs in Soy Apple Sauce

Slow Cooked Beef Short Ribs in Soy Apple Sauce Bliss

Enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of Slow Cooked Beef Short Ribs in Soy Apple Sauce—a diabetic-friendly comfort dish that's easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 ribs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ribs
  • 3 pounds Beef Short Ribs Can substitute with brisket or oxtails if needed.
  • 2 tablespoons Oil Any neutral oil like canola or vegetable.
For the Sauce
  • 2 whole Star Anise Use cloves for a different flavor profile.
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Stick Ground cinnamon can be used in moderation.
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Optional, can skip if not available.
  • ½ cup Soy Sauce Tamari is a gluten-free alternative.
  • ¼ cup Dark Soy Sauce Use extra soy sauce if not available.
  • ¼ cup Rice Wine Sherry can be substituted or omitted.
  • 1 whole Granny Smith Apple Swap with another tart apple if preferred.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Blender
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Blend half of a Granny Smith apple with ½ cup water in a blender until smooth. Combine this apple puree with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and rice wine in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with enough oil to coat the bottom. Add the beef short ribs and pan-fry for 5–7 minutes until browned. Remove the ribs and set aside.
  3. Lower the heat to medium in the same skillet and stir in the star anise and a cinnamon stick. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Return the browned ribs to the skillet, pour the prepared sauce over them, add bay leaves and enough water to just cover the ribs. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 2 hours.
  5. After 2 hours, remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Stir occasionally and simmer for an additional 15–20 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ribCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 35gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Monitor water levels during cooking to prevent drying out. Remove spices before reducing the sauce for better flavor. You can add dried chilies for spice if desired. Test for fork-tender meat before serving.

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