Cola-Braised Short Ribs with Risotto

Name: Cola-Braised Short Ribs with Risotto
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 pounds beef short ribs (about 8 to 10 short ribs); 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium (10 ounce) yellow onion, chopped (about 2 cups); 4 medium (10 ounces total) carrots, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups); 4 medium (4 ounces total) celery stalks, halved lengthwise and chopped crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups); 6 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped (2 tablespoons); 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste; 2 cups dry red wine; 2 cups cola soft drink (such as Coke); 2 cups unsalted beef stock; 8 (4-inch) thyme sprigs, plus more leaves for garnish; 4 (6-inch) parsley sprigs; 5 fresh bay leaves; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons aged sherry vinegar; 8 cups vegetable broth (such as Zoup!); 8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces and refrigerated, divided; 2 medium (3 ounces total) shallots, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup); 1 1/2 cups uncooked Arborio rice or carnaroli rice (about 10 1/4 ounces); 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 4 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (about 1 cup)

Instructions

Cook:4h

These beef short ribs inspired by the television show The Bear are braised in wine and cola and paired with a creamy risotto. It’s a perfect winter weekend project or an elegant comfort classic to share with friends and family.

Updated at: Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:14:14 GMT