Amazing Slow Cooker Short Ribs

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HOW TO MAKE SHORT RIB GRAVY

You can serve the braised short ribs in it’s own drippings (which is absolutely amazing) or make it into a gravy. Homemade gravy is easy, delicious, and adds so much flavor to the dish

When done, remove the short ribs to a platter, tent with foil.
Strain the liquid and remove any large chunks of meat and vegetables.
Add the strained liquids back to the pot, then add 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour and stir to make a gravy. It’s that easy!

INGREDIENTS

2½ lbs. beef chuck short ribs

¼ tsp. salt approx.

¼ tsp. pepper approx.

1 onion

8 ribs celery or one stalk

3 carrots medium

1½ Tbsp. vegetable oil or other flavorless oil

1 clove garlic crushed or 1 tsp. finely diced garlic

½ cup red wine

2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

2 Tbsp. tomato paste

¾ cup beef broth

½ tsp. rosemary dried

3 bay leaves

1. Pat 2½ lbs. beef short ribs dry if necessary.

2. Finely dice 1 onion, 8 celery ribs, and 3 medium carrots.

3. Season all over with salt and pepper. Pat the seasoning into the meat.

4. Add the onion, celery, and carrots to the skillet along with the remaining oil. Reduce the heat slightly so the vegetables don't burn.

5. Cook the vegetables for a couple minutes, then add 1 clove minced garlic. Cook a minute more, then add ½ cup red wine to deglaze the pan. Scrape up brown bits from the bottom of the skillet.

6. As it starts to simmer, add 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar, 2 Tbsp. tomato paste, ¾ beef broth, ½ tsp. rosemary, and 3 bay leaves.

Add the short ribs to the slow cooker.

Bring the vegetable mixture to a simmer then pour over the short ribs.

7. Turn the slow cooker on low and cook for 6 to 8 hours. Remove the bay leaves when it is done and discard them. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or thick pasta like pappardelle.

I used bone in short ribs for this recipe but boneless also work well.

Make sure to give the short ribs a good amount of seasoning with salt and pepper to intensify the flavor.

Important step: Heating oil in a skillet and searing the ribs on all sides in batches so you don’t overcrowd the pan. This step is key to beautiful and flavorful short ribs.

You can also use large pieces of carrots and serve them as your side dish.

Makes 4 servings.

1 serving:

Calories: 562kcal

Carbohydrates: 9g

Protein: 48g

Fat: 32g

Saturated Fat: 16g

Cholesterol: 146mg

Sodium: 684mg

Potassium: 1230mg

Fiber: 1g

Sugar: 5g

Vitamin A: 3620IU

Vitamin C: 9.7mg

Calcium: 43mg

Iron: 6.1mg

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