SHORT RIBS GREENS WHITE RICE GRAVY

🥩 Short Ribs with Greens, White Rice & Gravy

Ingredients

For Short Ribs

• 3–4 lbs beef short ribs

• Salt & black pepper

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 cup red wine (optional, can use more broth)

• 2 sprigs thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 bay leaf

For Gravy

• Pan drippings from short ribs

• 2 tbsp flour

• Extra beef broth if needed

For Greens

• 1 lb collard, mustard, or kale, washed & chopped

• 1 tbsp olive oil or bacon grease

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth

• Salt & pepper

For White Rice

• 2 cups long-grain white rice

• 4 cups water or broth

• Pinch of salt

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Instructions

1. Cook Short Ribs

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).

2. Season short ribs with salt and pepper.

3. Heat oil in a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven. Sear ribs 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.

4. Sauté onion and garlic in the same pot for 2 minutes.

5. Deglaze with red wine (or a splash of broth), scraping up browned bits.

6. Add ribs back, beef broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Cover.

7. Braise in oven for 2½–3 hours until meat is tender.

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2. Make Gravy

1. Remove ribs and keep warm.

2. Strain pan liquid into a saucepan.

3. Whisk 2 tbsp flour into the liquid over medium heat.

4. Cook 3–5 minutes until thickened, adding extra broth if needed.

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3. Cook Greens

1. Heat oil or bacon grease in a skillet.

2. Sauté onion & garlic until soft.

3. Add chopped greens and broth.

4. Cover and cook 10–15 minutes until tender. Season with salt and pepper.

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4. Cook White Rice

1. Rinse rice under cold water.

2. Bring water or broth + pinch of salt to a boil.

3. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 18–20 minutes until fluffy.

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5. Serve

• Plate rice, top with braised short ribs, pour gravy over meat.

• Add greens on the side.

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Tips

• Use bone-in short ribs for maximum flavor.

• Greens taste even better if cooked low and slow with a bit of smoked meat or bacon.

• Gravy can be made richer by whisking in a small pat of butter at the end.

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If you want, I can also give a one-pot version where the short ribs, greens, and gravy all cook together—super easy for weeknights or meal prep.

Do you want me to do that?