Jul 13 2026
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Short Rib Naanwich Recipe

Inspired by Boone's
Time3h
Serves4

braised beef short rib, pickled red onion, spring mix, tomato, pickles, rosemary garlic spread on naan

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Ingredients

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Braised Short Rib

Pickled Red Onion

Rosemary Garlic Spread

Sandwich Components

Method

Braised Short Rib

  1. 1

    Prepare the Short Ribs

    Season the beef short ribs with salt and black pepper on all sides.

  2. 2

    Sear the Ribs

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the short ribs and sear until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the ribs and set aside.

  3. 3

    Cook the Aromatics

    In the same pot, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Deglaze the Pot

    Pour in the red wine and scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pot.

  5. 5

    Braise the Ribs

    Return the short ribs to the pot along with the beef broth and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Let it braise for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.

  6. 6

    Shred the Meat

    Once cooked, remove the short ribs from the pot and shred the meat using two forks. Discard any excess fat and bones.

Pickled Red Onion

  1. 7

    Prepare the Pickling Liquid

    In a small saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium until the sugar and salt dissolve.

  2. 8

    Pickle the Onions

    Place the sliced red onion in a jar and pour the pickling liquid over the onions. Let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Rosemary Garlic Spread

  1. 9

    Mix the Spread

    In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped rosemary, minced garlic, olive oil, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Assemble the Naanwich

  1. 10

    Prepare the Naan

    Warm the naan bread in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side until pliable.

  2. 11

    Spread the Rosemary Garlic Mixture

    Spread a generous amount of the rosemary garlic spread on one side of each piece of naan.

  3. 12

    Layer the Ingredients

    On the spread side of the naan, layer the shredded braised short rib, pickled red onion, spring mix, tomato slices, and pickles.

  4. 13

    Close and Serve

    Fold the naan over to enclose the filling, slice in half if desired, and serve immediately.

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