Description
Simple recipe for tender, flavorful short ribs made in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 carrots, roughly chopped
- 4 celery stalks, roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry red wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the short ribs generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the chopped onion, carrots, and celery in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Arrange the short ribs on top of the vegetables.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, diced tomatoes, beef broth, red wine (if using), tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the short ribs.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the meat is very tender.
- Remove the short ribs and set them aside. Skim any excess fat from the surface of the liquid.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, transfer the liquid to a saucepan and simmer over medium heat until reduced slightly.
- Return the short ribs to the sauce or serve the sauce over the ribs.
Notes
- Serve these ribs over mashed potatoes or egg noodles for a complete meal.
- For deeper flavor, sear the short ribs in a hot skillet before adding them to the slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: slow cooker, short ribs, comfort food, beef, easy dinner, tender beef