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Cuban Sour Orange Braised Beef Short Ribs

Name: Cuban Sour Orange Braised Beef Short Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 lb halal beef short ribs, bone-in; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, sliced into rings; 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced into strips; 6 clove garlic, minced; 1 cup sour orange juice, or equal parts orange and lime juice; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 cup low-sodium halal beef broth

Tender halal beef short ribs slow-braised in a traditional citrus mojo of sour orange, garlic, and aromatic cumin.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 90 min
Total: 105 min

Technique to learn

Braising

Slow-cooking tough cuts of meat submerged partially in flavorful liquid at low temperatures to render them tender.

Instructions

Step 1: Season beef short ribs generously on all sides with salt, black pepper, and ground cumin.
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a heavy pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear short ribs until deeply browned, about 8 minutes total, then remove to a plate.
Step 3: In the same pot, add sliced yellow onion and green bell pepper, sautéing for 4 minutes until softened.

Step 4: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5: Pour in sour orange juice and halal beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon.

Step 6: Return short ribs to the pot, cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 75 minutes until the beef is fork-tender.

Cooking tips

If sour orange juice is unavailable, mix equal parts fresh lime juice and sweet orange juice.
Sear the short ribs thoroughly to build deep savory flavous in the braising liquid.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Cuban; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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