"Asado a la Olla" Paraguayan Perfect Braised Short Ribs. It's difficult to describe how an extremely simple dish can be transformed into such an addictive delicacy. Once you start tasting it, stopping until it is finished is impossible. Apart you will always be left wanting more.

How to Make Braised Short Ribs
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
Cut a couple of limes, lemons, or sour oranges and extract their juice to fill a coffee cup to the top. Wash the meat and cut the strip of meat into slices following the thickness of the bones of the rib.
Place the short ribs slices in a large nonstick pot and pour 3 cups (0.71 l) of water; it should cover about ¾ of the meat. Add the garlic cloves and 1 cup (0.24 l) lime juice, and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
Bring to medium heat until it breaks to a boil. Cover and cook for about 1 - ½ hours or until you notice the Braised Short Ribs are tender.
If the liquid dries too much, add a little water. Once the meat is tender, uncover the pot, turn to high heat, and occasionally stir until all the water evaporates.
Much of the fat will have melted, which will help the meat be brown and acquire a spectacular taste. Once the pieces have taken a good color, add the juice of 1 lime, leaving it to reduce until it disappears completely.
Finish the cooking when the pieces have taken an intense golden color. Serve it with the braised short ribs with white rice, salad, boiled or fried yuca, etc. You can not imagine how delicious it is! Try it!!!

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Recipe
Easy Asado a la Olla

Ingredients
- 2 kg short ribs
- 1 cup lime , lemon, or sour orange juice
- 1 lime juice , *(A finishing touch to add a bright freshness)
- 2 cups of water and extra if necessary.
- 6 Fresh Garlic cloves , crush
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt , to taste
- 1 Tablespoon Black pepper , to taste
Instructions
- Cut a couple of lime, lemon, or sour orange and extract their juice, enough to fill a coffee cup to the top.
- Wash the meat and cut the strip of meat into slices following the thickness of the bones of the rib. In a large nonstick pot, place the short ribs slices and pour 3 cups (0.71 l) of water; it should cover about ¾ of the meat.
- Add the garlic cloves, 1cup (0.24 l) lime juice, and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Bring to medium heat until it breaks to a boil. Cover and cook for about 1 - ½ hours or until you notice that the meat is tender. If you see that the liquid dries too much, add a little water.
- Once the meat is tender, uncover the pot, turn to high heat, and occasionally stir until all the water evaporates. Much of the fat will have melted, and that same fat will help the meat be brown and acquire a spectacular taste.
- Once the pieces have taken a good color, add the juice of 1 lime, leaving it to reduce until it disappears completely.
- Finish the cooking when the pieces have taken an intense golden color. Serve it, accompanying the Braised Short Ribs with white rice, salad, boiled or fried yuca, etc. You can not imagine how delicious it is! Try it!!!
- Enjoy our Perfect Braised Short Ribs "Asado a la Olla"😋
Notes
- Stovetop: Transfer the braised short ribs and the cooking liquid to a large pot and heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Oven: Transfer the braised short ribs and the cooking liquid to an oven-safe dish and cover with foil. Heat in a preheated 350°F (180°C) oven for 20-30 minutes or until heated.
- Microwave: Transfer a portion of the braised short ribs and the cooking liquid to a microwave-safe dish and heat on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is an estimate, calculated using standard data sources. Actual values may vary based on ingredient brands, preparation methods, and portion sizes. This information is for general reference only and should not be considered a substitute for professional dietary advice.












