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Slow Cooker Short Ribs

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Tender, flavorful short ribs slow-cooked to perfection with a rich sauce made from red wine, beef broth, and aromatic vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 4 pounds beef short ribs
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Season the short ribs generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the short ribs on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Pour in red wine and beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  6. Add Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar; stir to combine.
  7. Pour the mixture over the short ribs in the slow cooker.
  8. Add thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
  9. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is very tender and falling off the bone.
  10. Remove herbs and bay leaves before serving. Serve short ribs with sauce spooned over the top.

Notes

For best flavor, brown the ribs well before slow cooking. The sauce can be thickened by reducing it on the stove after cooking if desired. Serve with mashed potatoes or polenta for a hearty meal.

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