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SLOW COOKER SHORT RIBS

Tender Slow Cooker Short Ribs for Cozy Comfort Feasts

Prepare Tender Slow Cooker Short Ribs for an easy, comforting dinner that melts in your mouth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ribs
  • 3 lbs Bone-in Beef Short Ribs The heart of this dish
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch Acts as a thickening agent
  • 1 tbsp Salt Adjust to your liking
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper Adjust to your liking
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper Optional kick
For the Aromatics
  • 2 pcs Sweet Onions Mild sweetness
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves Minced or crushed
For the Cooking Liquid
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil Ideal for searing
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar or Worcestershire Sauce Choose your favorite
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Main liquid
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste Enhances overall taste
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Onion Powder Boosts savory profile
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder Boosts savory profile
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme Herbaceous notes
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Rosemary Herbaceous notes
  • 2 pcs Bay Leaves Imparts depth to sauce
For the Veggies
  • 3 pcs Carrots Natural sweetness

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by patting the bone-in beef short ribs dry with a paper towel. In a bowl, mix cornstarch with salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and optional cayenne pepper. Season the ribs generously with this blend.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of avocado oil. Once the oil is hot, sear the ribs for about 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to your slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, add chopped sweet onions and minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until translucent. Pour these veggies over the short ribs in the slow cooker.
  4. Add beef broth, tomato paste, fresh thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves to the slow cooker. Stir gently and bring to a gentle boil on the stove for about 2-3 minutes, then pour over the ribs.
  5. Cover and set the slow cooker to LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 4-6 hours. In the last 1-2 hours, add chopped carrots.
  6. Remove ribs and vegetables. If the gravy needs thickening, combine cornstarch with water and stir into the cooking liquid. Serve warm with sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Allow flavors to deepen by preparing a day in advance. The gravy can be thickened with cornstarch and water if necessary.

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