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Short Ribs Recipe

Short Ribs Recipe

Tender, fall-off-the-bone short ribs braised all day in a slow cooker, bubbling with rich, savory juices. Pure comfort food magic.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Comfort Food
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lb beef short ribs look for well-marbled pieces; trim excess fat if desired
  • 1 tbs kosher salt Diamond Crystal or Morton
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour substitute 1/4 cup cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 2 tbs olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped (sweet Vidalia works great)
  • 2 carrots carrots peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 celery stalks celery stalks sliced on the bias
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 2 tbs tomato paste I love Cento
  • 1 cup dry red wine Cabernet or Malbec adds depth
  • 2 cups beef broth Kitchen Basics or homemade
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 3 units fresh thyme
  • 2 units bay leaves

Instructions
 

  • Pat ribs dry, then season all over with salt and pepper. Lightly coat in flour—this helps thicken the braising liquid.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown ribs in batches, about 3 minutes per side, until golden-brown (don’t crowd the pan). Transfer to slow cooker.
  • In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Saute for 5 minutes until edges begin to caramelize. Stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook 1 minute.
  • Pour in red wine, scraping up brown bits (that fond is pure flavor). Let it bubble 2-3 minutes to burn off the alcohol. Pour veggies and wine into the slow cooker. Add beef broth, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours (or HIGH for 4–5 hours)—you’re aiming for meat that slips off the bone with a gentle pull.
  • Remove ribs and herbs. Strain sauce into a fat separator or skim with a spoon; return meat to cooker and pour sauce over. Serve over creamy mashed potatoes, polenta or buttered noodles; garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.

Notes

Choose grass-fed ribs for richer flavor. Prep veggies while ribs brown to save time. Chilling the sauce overnight makes fat skimming easier.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal
Keyword Braised Ribs, Comfort Food, Short Ribs, Slow Cooker Recipe
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