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SLOW COOKER SHORT RIBS

Savor Fall-Apart SLOW COOKER SHORT RIBS Made Easy

Savor the comforting flavors of SLOW COOKER SHORT RIBS that melt in your mouth, perfect for dinner on chilly nights.
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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
  • 4 lbs Bone-in Beef Short Ribs
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil Olive oil can be used instead.
  • 1 tbsp Salt Adjust according to dietary needs.
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper Freshly cracked recommended.
For the Flavor Base
  • 2 cups Sweet Onions Yellow or red onions can be used.
  • 6 cloves Garlic Cloves Mined.
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar Or Worcestershire Sauce.
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Opt for low-sodium if necessary.
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp Onion Powder Can substitute with fresh onions.
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder Can substitute with fresh minced garlic.
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper Omit for milder version.
For the Herbs & Vegetables
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme Or dried in smaller amounts.
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary Or dried in smaller amounts.
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves
  • 2 cups Carrots Cut into 1-inch rounds.

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the bone-in beef short ribs dry with paper towels and season with a mixture of cornstarch, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the short ribs for about 5 minutes on each side until browned.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté sweet onions and minced garlic until soft and translucent.
  4. Deglaze the pan with balsamic vinegar, scraping up brown bits, then stir in beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Pour the mixture over seared short ribs in the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 4-6 hours, adding carrots in the last 1-2 hours.
  6. Check for tenderness before serving, remove bay leaves, and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve with sides of choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Searing the ribs before slow cooking enhances flavor and creates a delicious crust. Adjust cooking time based on your slow cooker model.

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