Coke-Braised Short Ribs with Parmesan Risotto

🍷 Coke-Braised Short Ribs with Parmesan Risotto

🔹 Ingredients:

◾ 2 lbs beef short ribs

◾ 2 ½ cups Coca-Cola

◾ 2 cups beef broth

◾ 1 medium onion, finely diced

◾ 4 garlic cloves, minced

◾ 1 cup Arborio rice

◾ ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

◾ 4 cups warm chicken broth

◾ 2 tbsp unsalted butter

◾ Salt & freshly ground black pepper

🔹 Directions:

✅ Step 1 – Sear the Ribs

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Heat a drizzle of oil in a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot. Sear short ribs on all sides until nicely browned. Remove and set aside.

✅ Step 2 – Build Flavor

In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic over medium heat until softened and fragrant.

✅ Step 3 – Braise

Return ribs to the pot. Pour in Coke and beef broth, stirring gently. Bring to a simmer, cover tightly with lid or foil, and transfer to the oven. Cook for 3 hours, or until ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender.

✅ Step 4 – Make the Risotto

While ribs finish cooking, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add Arborio rice and toast for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Gradually ladle in warm chicken broth, one scoop at a time, stirring until absorbed before adding more. Continue until rice is creamy and al dente (about 18–20 minutes).

✅ Step 5 – Finish the Dish

Stir Parmesan into the risotto until smooth and creamy. Season with salt & pepper.

✅ Step 6 – Serve

Spoon creamy risotto onto plates, top with cola-braised short ribs, and drizzle with the rich braising liquid.

⏱️ Prep Time: 20 mins | ⏲️ Cook Time: 3 hrs 20 mins | 🍴 Servings: 4