Braised Apple BBQ Ribs + Potatoes

A slow-cooked meat dish is always the perfect way to end a chilly day, and my Braised Apple BBQ Ribs + Potatoes do not disappoint. These slowly braised melt-in-your-mouth short ribs are seared and cooked alongside rich veggies and roasted apples in a BBQ and wine-based sauce. A new favorite comforting meal for cozy evenings! Completely Dairy-free + Gluten-free. Slow cooker option.

📝 Ingredients

• 5 lbs. bone-in beef short ribs, cut crosswise into 2-pieces
• 1 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled + chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 lbs. baby potatoes, skin on + halved
• 4 cups BBQ sauce, homemade or store-bought
• 3 Tbsps white cooking wine
• 1 cup organic beef stock
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 Gala apples, sliced w/ skin on
• 1 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- TO MAKE RIBS: ---
2. 2Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. 3Season short ribs with salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, and paprika.
4. 4Add oil to a large Dutch oven (oven-safe) over medium-high heat and once heated, add the onions and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 1-2 minutes.
5. 5Add in the carrots and red peppers, continuing to sauté for another 1-2 minutes. Remove veggies from Dutch oven and onto a plate. Set aside.
6. 6Add in the short ribs (meatiest side down) and cook until golden brown before flipping it to the opposite side to brown.
7. 7Once all ribs are golden and brown, add back in the sautéed veggies along with the beef stock, BBQ sauce, and cooking wine, stirring everything together until sauce becomes dark and combined. Add in the baby potatoes and stir again.
8. 8Remove from heat and add the Dutch oven to the preheated oven, cooking everything for 2/12 to 3 hours, stirring slightly every 30 minutes to ensure that meat isn't sticking to pot or burning.
9. 9In the meantime, roast your apples.
10. 10--- TO ROAST APPLES: ---
11. 11Add the sliced apples, olive oil, and seasonings in a bowl, mixing everything together until apples are fully coated.
12. 12Place apples unto a baking sheet lined with parchment, and bake until the apples are golden-brown and still a bit crunchy, about 10 to 15 minutes.
13. 13Once done, remove roasted apples from oven and add them into the Dutch oven with ribs, stirring them in a bit until incorporated.
14. 14Let ribs continue to cook until allotted time.
15. 15Once ribs have become extremely tender along with the veggies, remove everything from the oven and serve immediately unto a platter.
16. 16Serve with your favorite salad or side of veggies and enjoy!
17. 17Bon Appetit!