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Delicious honey garlic short rib with cauliflower mash and sautéed bok choy

Honey Garlic Short Rib with Cauliflower Mash & Bok Choy

A cozy, slow-braised dish featuring fork-tender short ribs glazed with sweet honey and garlic, served alongside silky cauliflower mash and crisp bok choy.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Short Ribs
  • 4 pounds Short ribs, bone-in or boneless Bone-in short ribs offer more flavor; boneless are easier to carve.
  • 3-4 tbsp Honey, plus extra for finishing Adjust quantity to taste.
  • 4-6 cloves Garlic, minced Freshly minced for the best flavor.
  • 1/4-1/3 cup Soy sauce For a gluten-free option, substitute with tamari.
  • Neutral oil for searing Vegetable or canola oil recommended.
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Cauliflower Mash
  • 1 large head Cauliflower Alternatively, use 2 small heads.
  • 3-4 tbsp Unsalted butter Use more for creamier texture.
For the Bok Choy
  • 4-6 Baby bok choy or 2 large heads, halved or quartered

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Season the short ribs with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the ribs on all sides until browned.
  3. In a bowl, mix honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce. Pour the mixture over the seared short ribs in a baking dish.
  4. Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 3 hours until the meat is tender.
Making the Cauliflower Mash
  1. Steam the cauliflower until tender, then blend with butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Cooking the Bok Choy
  1. Sauté bok choy in a bit of oil until wilted, about 3 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve the short ribs on a plate with a side of cauliflower mash and bok choy.

Notes

If short on time, use a pressure cooker or Instant Pot: brown ribs, add glaze, and cook at high pressure for 45-60 minutes. For a smoky note, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika.