Ingredients
Braising is one of the simplest ways to take an inexpensive cut of beef and make it a tender, tasty and impressive meal without much time spent at the stove – your oven does all the work. This Bulgogi-style braised beef dish is full of flavour and served with a side Bok choy.
- 4 lb (2 kg) thick-cut Beef Bone-in Chuck Short Ribs (about 6)
- Salt and fresh ground pepper
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) sesame oil, divided
- 1 whole head garlic, separated into cloves and peeled
- ½ cup (125 mL) soy sauce
- ¼ cup (60 mL) packed brown sugar
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) minced gingerroot
- ½ cup (125 mL) coarsely chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) rice vinegar or cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp (15 mL) cold water
- 6 baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
- Toasted sesame seeds and/or chopped cashews (optional)
- Steamed rice or noodles (optional)
Preparation
Trim fat from meat. Season all over with salt and pepper to your taste. Heat 2 tbsp (30 mL) oil over medium-high heat in large Dutch oven or enamelled cast-iron roaster. Brown beef in batches, adding more oil as needed, for about 10 minutes, until browned all over. Transfer beef to plate as it’s browned, then return to pot with any accumulated juices.
Combine garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, gingerroot, onion, vinegar and 2 cups (500 mL) water in a medium bowl. Pour over beef; bring to a boil, scraping up browned bit from bottom of pot.
Cover and bake in preheated 325°F oven for 1½ to 2 hours or until meat is fork-tender. Transfer beef to platter with a slotted spoon; cover and keep warm.
Heat remaining 1 tbsp (15 mL) sesame oil over medium-high heat in large skillet. Cook bok choy, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes, flipping occasionally. Add half of the cooking sauce and stir in half of the cornstarch mixture; cover and cook for about 3 minutes or until simmering and sauce thickens slightly.
Meanwhile, skim fat from remaining cooking sauce. Stir in remaining cornstarch mixture; boil over high heat, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbling and thickened slightly. Spoon sauce over beef. Portion beef and Bok choy onto plates; garnish with sesame seeds or cashews (if using) and serve with steamed rice or noodles, if desired.
RECIPE TIP
Simmer beef in the oven rather than on the stove-top for a constant simmer with less chance of scorching.
Nutritional Information
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370
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21g
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5g
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1g
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100mg
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1400mg
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1g
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650mg
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16g
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10g
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25%DV
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22%DV
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46%DV
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0 µg
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58.5 µg
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125mg
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31g
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60mg
Osteoporosis Canada’s position on nutrition for healthy bones focuses on calcium, vitamin D, protein, magnesium and vitamin K while stressing a well-balanced diet which includes fiber and whole grains, vitamins and minerals and protein.
