3-Ingredient Sweet and Savory Short Ribs

Tender, fall-off-the-bone beef short ribs braised in a rich, sweet-savory sauce made with prune juice and teriyaki sauce. This simple yet sophisticated dish requires only 3 main ingredients plus seasonings.

6 servings
3 hr 25 min

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds English-style bone-in beef short ribs
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup prune juice
  • 1 cup teriyaki sauce

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Season ribs with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large ovenproof pot over medium-high. Working in batches if necessary, sear ribs until browned on all sides, 8-10 minutes. Transfer ribs to a plate.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Drain fat from pot. Add prune juice, teriyaki sauce, and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a simmer and return ribs to pot. Cover pot, transfer to oven, and braise until beef is very tender and falling off the bone, 2-3 hours.

    180 min

  3. 3.

    Transfer ribs to a platter. Bring liquid in pot to a boil on stovetop. Cook, uncovered, until liquid is reduced to a glaze, 12-15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; pour over ribs.

    15 min