Here are the detailed steps for making English sweet and sour beef ribs:
Ingredients:
* 1 pound beef short ribs
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
* 2 tablespoons soy sauce
* 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
* 2 tablespoons brown sugar
* 1/4 cup cornstarch
* 2 cups beef broth
* 1 red bell pepper, sliced
* 1 green bell pepper, sliced
* Salt and pepper to taste
* Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil. Add the beef short ribs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set it aside.
2. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Pour in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar, and stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and beef broth until smooth. Add this mixture to the pot and stir until everything is well combined.
5. Season the beef short ribs with salt and pepper on both sides. Place them back into the pot, skin side down, and pour the sweet and sour sauce over them.
6. Cover the pot with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 2-3 hours, or until the meat is tender and falls apart easily.
7. About halfway through the cooking time, remove the beef short ribs from the oven and stir in the sliced bell peppers. Return the lid to the pot and bake for another hour.
8. Serve the beef short ribs over a bed of cooked rice and enjoy!
This recipe is perfect for those who love sweet and sour flavors. The beef short ribs are slow-cooked until tender and the sauce is full of savory, tangy, and sweet flavors that will make your taste buds dance. The bell peppers add a nice crunch to the dish and balance out the flavors.