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Short Ribs on 100 Days of Real Food
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Slow Cooker Braised Short Ribs

Inspired by Owen's Red-Wine-Braised Short Ribs in Good Housekeeping Magazine
CourseDinner
CuisineAmerican
MethodSlow Cooker
DietDairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Peanut/Tree Nut-Free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 people

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 5 pounds beef short ribs
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups red wine
  • 2 cups broth chicken, beef or veggie will do (can also use stock)
  • 6 sprigs thyme stems removed and discarded
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 pounds carrots peeled, trimmed, and cut in half both longways and crossways

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the short ribs with salt and pepper to taste. Brown the short ribs on all sides, in batches if necessary, 6 to 8 minutes total. Add to slow cooker.
  • Turn the skillet down to medium heat and add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Cook the onions while stirring until they begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and tomato paste to the pan. Stir while mashing down the tomato paste for another minute (do not allow the garlic to burn).
  • Carefully pour the red wine into the skillet and let it boil down for 4 to 5 minutes. Scrape into the slow cooker. 
  • Pour the broth/stock on top of the short ribs and sprinkle in the seasonings. Lay the carrots on top, cover and cook on high for 5 to 6 hours, until the meat is tender enough to fall off the bone. 
  • It's highly recommended to make a gravy out of the finished cooking juices (you can find my tried and true gravy recipe below). Serve over a quick and easy polenta, if desired, or mashed potatoes.

Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Braised Short Ribs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 503 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Cholesterol 122mg41%
Sodium 774mg34%
Potassium 1251mg36%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 41g82%
Vitamin A 19160IU383%
Vitamin C 9.4mg11%
Calcium 80mg8%
Iron 6.2mg34%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.