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Miso Braised Short Ribs with Japanese Sweet Potato Mash

There’s nothing more cozy than a plate of tender short ribs and mashed potatoes. I wanted to create a fun recipe that is a bit out of the box from what someone would typically serve around the holidays. The result is a flavor bomb dish that will definitely impress your dinner guests! Plus it’s really simple to make, promise!

Searing meat before braising seals in juices and adds extra flavor, making your dish tastier. The braising liquid is given a super savory boost from the miso and soy sauce, which makes the most insane sauce to pour over top. The sweet potatoes also balance it out perfectly! It’s a must make.

I used Shiro Miso in this recipe, which is also known as white miso. Miso is made from soybeans that have been fermented with a large percentage of rice. It is usually a light beige color and has a sweet flavor. Miso is commonly used in Japanese cooking and is a great way to add a unique flavor to a variety of dishes, like soups, sauces and pasta. You can find it at most grocery stores, like Whole Foods and Target, and you can also order it on Amazon. It’s a great addition to your pantry!

You can find everything you need to make this recipe HERE, including the Cast Iron Braiser I used. I recommend this over other options as it spreads heat evenly, making sure your meat cooks perfectly tender and keeps all the flavors locked in. And it’s so versatile—works on the stove and in the oven, helping you cook amazing meals every time!

AUTHOR: broccyourbody

Miso Braised Short Ribs with Japanese Sweet Potato Mash

SERVES: 4

TIME: 3 hours

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Ingredients

Miso Braised Short Ribs

2 1/2 lbs boneless short ribs, excess fat trimmed
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 tablespoons avocado oil
2 cups beef broth
3 tablespoons mirin
3 tablespoons white miso paste
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 yellow onion, sliced into half moons
4 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
Green onion and sesame seeds to serve

Japanese Sweet Potato Mash

4 medium sized Japanese sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped in 2 inch chunks
1/4 cup half and half or milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the beef broth, Mirin, miso paste, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and brown sugar. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large oven safe pan with a lid, ideally a brasier, over medium high heat.
Evenly coat the short ribs with salt, pepper and flour. Sear for 1-2 minutes on all 4 sides until golden brown and crispy. Set aside.
Add an additional tablespoon of avocado oil to the pan, reduce heat to medium then add the onions and garlic, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes. If you are going the slow cooker route, see notes at the end for next steps.
Add the broth mixture and the short ribs back in.
Bring to a light boil, cover and bake for 1 hour. After an hour, reduce the heat to 325 and continue cooking for another 1-2 hours, until the short ribs are tender and can easily be pulled apart with a fork.
For the sweet potatoes, place them in a large, deep pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil until potatoes are soft and can easily be pierced with a knife, about 10 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and return back to the pot. Add the butter, milk and salt, then using an electric mixer (or a potato masher works), whip the potatoes until smooth.
Season to taste and add more milk if needed to make them more silky.
Serve the short ribs on top of the mashed potatoes with your veggie of choice. I love sauted baby bok choy or broccoli.

Notes

For a slow cooker version, follow all steps until #5. Then place the onions, short ribs, and broth in the slow cooker. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8.

5 based on 7 reviews

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WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THIS RECIPE?

Lexi says:

21.04.2024

This was incredible. Best meal i have made in quite some time!! Wow!

Lauren Hackett says:

03.02.2024

This is so delish! So much flavor and tastes like it was labor intensive- but is so easy! 10 stars

Sandra Pride says:

17.01.2024

My nieceMy niece made this, and it looks so delicious. I’m gonna make it myself.

Kelly says:

30.12.2023

This was INCREDIBLE! I made it for a family Christmas dinner last night and it made the house smell amazing and tasted even better. And so easy with the hands off cooking!! I will definitely be making this again- thank you for Such an amazing recipe!!

Shelby Burguan says:

24.12.2023

This is one of the best meals ive ever made. So delicious!! The meat is so tender and rich and the mashed sweet Potatoes are the perfect combination. I paired it with roasted Broccoli. Yum!

Lindsay J says:

12.12.2023

This meal was delicious and i would highly recommend it! I went the slow cooker route and the meat turned out perfectly. I had never had Japanese sweet Potatoes before and they paired so well with the short ribs. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

Justyna Szyszka says:

09.12.2023

I have another Asian short ribs recipe that I love but I think this will replace it. just WOW! so delicious! and the sweet mashed potatoes are also a hit. Perfect meal for a cold saturday night. the house smells divine!

broccyourbody says:

10.12.2023

Love to hear it!!

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