Short Rib Sliders with Balsamic Cranberry Sauce
These Short Rib Sliders with Balsamic Cranberry Sauce combine tender, slow-cooked beef with a tangy, sweet sauce, perfect for an elegant appetizer or comforting snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef short ribs
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 12 small slider buns
- Butter, for toasting buns
- Fresh arugula or baby spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Season short ribs with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat and brown the ribs on all sides.
- Remove ribs and sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add beef broth, balsamic vinegar, and cranberry sauce to the pot; stir well to combine.
- Return short ribs to the pot, cover, and transfer to the oven.
- Braise for 3 hours or until meat is tender and falls off the bone.
- Remove ribs and shred the meat, discarding bones.
- Toast slider buns with butter until golden.
- Assemble sliders by layering shredded short rib meat and a spoonful of warm balsamic cranberry sauce on each bun; add arugula if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
For extra tang, add a slice of sharp cheddar cheese to each slider before serving.