Oh my goodness, y’all! Let me tell you about this absolutely divine recipe that’s been passed down through generations in our local community. I’m talking about the most mouthwatering, soul-warming Bourbon-Glazed Short Ribs with Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes that’ll have your family begging for seconds!
Listen, honey, this isn’t your average meat and potatoes dish. This is what I call my “make your mother-in-law jealous” dinner that never fails to impress. Trust me, I’ve seen the look on people’s faces when they take that first bite – pure heaven!
Here’s what you’ll need:
For the short ribs:
– 4 pounds bone-in short ribs
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 large onion, diced
– 4 garlic cloves (because let’s be real, there’s no such thing as too much garlic!)
– 1/2 cup bourbon
– 1 cup beef broth
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– Fresh thyme
For the mashed potatoes:
– 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 4 tablespoons butter
– 4 roasted garlic cloves
– Salt and pepper to taste
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Now, let’s get cooking:
1. Season those beautiful short ribs generously with salt and pepper. Don’t be shy with the seasoning, ladies!
1. Heat that olive oil in a large Dutch oven until it’s smoking hot. Sear the ribs until they’re golden brown on all sides. This is where the magic happens!
1. Remove the ribs and add those diced onions to the pot. Cook until they’re translucent and fragrant. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
1. Now for the fun part – add the bourbon! Stand back and let it sizzle (and maybe pour yourself a little glass too, I won’t judge! 😉).
1. Add the beef broth, brown sugar, soy sauce, and thyme. Return the ribs to the pot and let them simmer on low for about 2.5-3 hours until they’re fall-off-the-bone tender.
For those dreamy mashed potatoes:
1. Boil those potatoes until they’re fork-tender
2. Mash them with the cream, butter, and roasted garlic
3. Season to perfection
The secret to making this dish extra special is in the timing. Let those ribs cook low and slow, darling. You can’t rush perfection!
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Until next time, keep cooking with love, and don’t forget to add that extra dash of sass to everything you make! XOXO 💋
