I made short ribs for Christmas Dinner this year, so I wanted to make sure to share the amazing results. I first had short ribs about 4 years ago when my step daughter ordered it. I’ve always been turned off by ribs, but her meal looked really good so I asked for a taste and I loved it. I couldn’t believe it took me so long to try short ribs. Since that first taste, I order them every chance I get.
Slow Cooker Short Ribs
Ingredients
- 3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 medium carrots cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 celery stalks including leaves, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup beef broth
- 4 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 large onions cut into 1/2-inch wedges
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 bottle red table wine
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sprinkle ribs with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. In batches, brown ribs on all sides; transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add carrots, celery, broth, thyme and bay leaf to ribs.
- Add onions to the same skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 8-9 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.
- Remove ribs and vegetables; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan; skim fat. Discard thyme and bay leaf. Bring juices to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Take a look at the results:
