Name: Citrus and Chile Braised Short Ribs
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 8 (5–6-inch) English-style bone-in beef short ribs (about 6 pounds); Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 heads of garlic, halved crosswise; 4 celery stalks, chopped; 2 medium carrots, peeled, chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 7 chiles de árbol, divided, or 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 4 sprigs oregano; 4 wide strips orange zest, plus some thin strips for serving; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 2 limes, halved; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems

Image may contain Dish Food Meal Plant and Bowl

Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott

If you have any trouble getting short ribs with long bones, go ahead and use smaller pieces.

Recipe notes

See Related Recipes and Cooking Tips

59 of Our Favorite Whole30 Recipes to Get You Through the Month
Doing [Whole30](https://whole30.com/)? We've got you covered with dishes that are every bit as delicious as your regular fare.
Our 20 Best Short Rib Recipes
There's no more flavorful or beefy cut than the succulent, sensational short rib.
23 Scary-Good Roasts for Halloween
Warm up after trick-or-treating with these frightfully delicious bone-in braises and roasts.

Chipotle-Citrus Ribs

Tender, well-glazed, and just spicy enough, these ribs are the ultimate grill-out food. Cook fully in the oven ahead of time and finish them on the grill.

Oxtail Guisado

A slow-simmering, comforting braise delivering healing to both body and soul.

Charred Vegetable Ragù

This sauce is slightly magical. The texture cloaks pasta much like a traditional meat sauce does, and the flavors are deep and rich, but it’s actually vegan!

Spicy Honey Orange Shrimp (Xiang La Fengmi Xia)

A satisfying weeknight dinner from Tiffy Chen. Serve with rice or noodles.

Berberger Pasta

This comforting cheeseburger-inspired pasta from Kiano Moju is bolstered by berbere spice.

Beef Stroganoff Ramen

This traditional dish of beef, sour cream, and mustard may have originated in Russia, but it’s about time for a version with ramen noodles, don’t you think?

Spice-Grilled Pork Chops

A pinch of sugar in the spice rub ensures picture-perfect grill marks with layers of flavor.

Nihari (Spiced Beef Stew)

This one-pot South Asian dish is simple and celebratory.

Recipe notes

59 of Our Favorite Whole30 Recipes to Get You Through the Month

Our 20 Best Short Rib Recipes

23 Scary-Good Roasts for Halloween