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Tender Slow Cooked Short Ribs

Tender Slow Cooked Short Ribs That Melt in Your Mouth

This Tender Slow Cooked Short Ribs recipe transforms humble ingredients into a heartwarming masterpiece, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 ribs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ribs
  • 3 pounds Beef Short Ribs Choose English-cut for rich flavor and optimal tenderness.
  • 1 tablespoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing the ribs.
For the Sauce
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped.
  • 2 medium Carrots Diced.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Consider low-sodium.
  • 1 cup Red Wine Optional, can be replaced with extra beef broth.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Low-sodium options available.
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Can substitute with honey or maple syrup.
Herbs and Seasonings
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Or dried thyme in smaller amounts.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary Or a pinch of dried if fresh isn’t available.
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Remember to remove before serving.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Ribs: Pat the beef short ribs dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Sear Ribs: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the ribs for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: Sauté chopped onion and diced carrots in the skillet until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Mix beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a bowl, then pour into the slow cooker.
  5. Slow Cook: Add seared ribs along with sautéed aromatics, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf to slow cooker. Cook on low for 7-8 hours.
  6. Optional Sauce Thickening: Remove ribs, bring braising liquid to a simmer, add cornstarch slurry if desired to thicken, and return ribs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ribCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 34gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure ribs are dry before seasoning for better crust. Choose high-quality beef short ribs for the best flavor and tenderness.

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