This cozy, flavor-packed recipe combines the deep caramelized sweetness of classic French onion soup with the rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture of braised short ribs. Topped with cheesy, golden Gruyère toasts, this dish is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings or special gatherings.
Ingredients
3 lbs bone-in beef short ribs
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup dry red wine
4 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (plus extra for garnish)
2 bay leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 French baguette, sliced
1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
Continue the instructions on the next page.
Continue on the next page