How to Make Short Rib Tsimmes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Short rib tsimmes is a traditional Jewish dish that is often served during holidays such as Rosh Hashanah and Passover. Tsimmes itself is a sweet, stew-like dish that typically consists of carrots, sweet potatoes, and dried fruits simmered in a honey and cinnamon sauce. Adding tender, fall-off-the-bone short ribs to the mix takes this classic dish to a whole new level of rich, savory flavor.

The combination of sweet and savory flavors in short rib tsimmes makes it a unique and comfort...

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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds beef short ribs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
  • 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 1 ½ pounds pitted prunes
  • ¾ cup honey
  • 5 whole cloves

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Season short ribs with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onions in hot oil until softened and translucent, 7 to 10 minutes; transfer to a bowl
  • Reduce heat to medium and add remaining tablespoon oil to the skillet. Cook short ribs in hot oil until browned on all sides, 2 to 4 minutes per side; transfer to a slow cooker.
  • Stir sweet potatoes, carrots, onions, prunes, honey, and cloves together in a large bowl. Pour onion mixture over short ribs into slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low for 8 hours.
  • Nutrition

    1363 cal.

    • Total Fat: 61g
    • Saturated Fat: 24g
    • Cholesterol: 124mg
    • Sodium: 664mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 176g
    • Dietary Fiber: 20g
    • Total Sugars: 100g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 200mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 2407mg