Description
Hearty crockpot beef short ribs invite culinary adventure with rich, melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Slow-cooked perfection brings comfort to hungry souls, promising a memorable meal that draws family and friends closer around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 3 pounds (3 lbs) beef short ribs
Aromatics and Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (or additional beef broth)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Enhance the flavor profile of beef short ribs by generously seasoning with salt and pepper. Sear ribs in a hot skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown on all surfaces, approximately 3-4 minutes per side, creating a rich caramelized exterior.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onions and minced garlic until they become translucent and fragrant. Incorporate tomato paste and cook briefly to intensify the depth of flavor.
- Craft a robust braising liquid by combining beef broth, red wine, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves. Simmer the mixture, ensuring the sugar completely dissolves and ingredients meld together.
- Transfer seared ribs to the crockpot and pour the aromatic sauce and vegetable mixture over them. Gently nestle chopped carrots and celery around the meat to infuse additional flavor during slow cooking.
- Set crockpot to low temperature and allow ribs to braise for 8-10 hours, creating a tender, fall-apart texture that promises melt-in-your-mouth succulence.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully remove ribs from the liquid. Discard bay leaves and plate the short ribs alongside your preferred accompaniments, allowing the rich, concentrated sauce to enhance the dish.
Notes
- Tenderize Perfectly by patting ribs dry before seasoning to ensure a crispy, golden-brown sear that locks in maximum flavor and creates a delectable crust.
- Enhance Wine Selection by choosing a robust red like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot that complements the rich beef and adds depth to the braising liquid.
- Trim Excess Fat strategically to reduce greasiness while maintaining the meat’s succulence, helping achieve a more balanced and healthier dish.
- Customize Dietary Needs by substituting beef broth with low-sodium vegetable broth and using coconut sugar for a gluten-free, paleo-friendly version that doesn’t compromise on taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (or 10 hours)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 525 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg