Beer-Braised Holiday Top of the Rib

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
79%
Beer-Braised Holiday Top of the Rib
45 min.
10
431kcal

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If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful dish to impress your guests or simply to enjoy a cozy meal at home, this Beer-Braised Holiday Top of the Rib is the perfect choice. With a health score of 79, this dish is not only delicious but also gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with nutritious ingredients. The combination of dark lager beer, warm spices, and coffee granules creates a rich, savory sauce that infuses the meat with deep, comforting flavors.

The meat itself, a five-pound top of the rib roast, is seared to perfection in olive oil, then braised slowly in the oven until it's tender and juicy. The vegetables – parsnips, baby carrots, and garlic – absorb the rich beer-infused sauce, adding a sweet and earthy depth to the dish.

With a cooking time of about three and a half hours, this recipe is perfect for a special occasion, yet simple enough for a weekend dinner. Whether you serve it for a festive holiday meal or as a comforting main course on a chilly evening, the Beer-Braised Holiday Top of the Rib is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. At just 431 calories per serving, it offers a satisfying and healthy option without sacrificing flavor. Your guests will rave about the smoky, aromatic taste and the tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat – a true showstopper!

Ingredients

  • pound baby carrots with greens peeled
  • 36 ounce beer dark canned
  • teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoon t brown sugar dark
  •  garlic halved
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • tablespoon ground cumin 
  • tablespoon coffee instant
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder 
  • pound parsnips peeled halved
  • tablespoon paprika smoked sweet hot
  • pound beef top sirloin steaks 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • dutch oven
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F
  2. Combine the paprika, brown sugar, cumin, coffee, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder in a small bowl and stir to mix. Pat the meat dry with paper towels and rub the spice mixture all over.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the meat until nicely browned, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
  4. Pour the beer over the meat, cover, and transfer to the oven.
  5. Roast for 2 hours. Flip the meat over.
  6. Add the garlic, parsnips, and carrots. Cover and roast until the meat and vegetables are tender, about 1 1/2 hours more.
  7. Transfer the meat to a cutting board and let rest at least 15 minutes before slicing.
  8. Transfer the vegetable and garlic to a platter, reserving the pan sauce.
  9. Reprinted with permission from Joy of Kosher: Fast, Fresh Family Recipes by Jamie Geller, © 2013 Simon and Schuster, Inc.

Nutrition Facts

Calories431kcal
Protein52.8%
Fat28.84%
Carbs18.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.95
Glycemic Load
4.64
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
33.786956331004%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.39mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.83mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.47mg
Gallocatechin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:431.27kcal
21.56%
Fat:12.66g
19.48%
Saturated Fat:3.61g
22.54%
Carbohydrates:18.13g
6.04%
Net Carbohydrates:14.2g
5.16%
Sugar:5.6g
6.22%
Cholesterol:133.81mg
44.6%
Sodium:405.9mg
17.65%
Alcohol:3.98g
100%
Alcohol %:1.18%
100%
Caffeine:15.7mg
5.23%
Protein:52.15g
104.31%
Vitamin A:6608.56IU
132.17%
Selenium:71.95µg
102.78%
Vitamin B3:16.01mg
80.05%
Vitamin B6:1.59mg
79.27%
Zinc:9.5mg
63.35%
Phosphorus:546.21mg
54.62%
Vitamin B12:2.15µg
35.87%
Potassium:1167.53mg
33.36%
Iron:4.98mg
27.68%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.5%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.51%
Magnesium:81.81mg
20.45%
Vitamin B5:2.01mg
20.05%
Folate:78.84µg
19.71%
Vitamin K:20.43µg
19.46%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
15.84%
Fiber:3.93g
15.72%
Copper:0.3mg
14.81%
Vitamin E:2.14mg
14.29%
Vitamin C:9.06mg
10.98%
Calcium:95.83mg
9.58%
Source:Epicurious