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Super Tender Crockpot Beef Short Ribs

Super Tender Crockpot Beef Short Ribs for Effortless Comfort

Experience the magic of Super Tender Crockpot Beef Short Ribs, a dish that delivers warmth and elegance with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 ribs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Short Ribs
  • 2-3 pounds Bone-In Beef Short Ribs
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Opt for low-sodium broth
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Remove before serving
  • 4 sprigs Fresh Thyme Use dried thyme if fresh isn't available
For the Vegetables
  • 3 cups Baby Carrots Substitute with parsnips if desired
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms (sliced) Cremini mushrooms can be used as a substitute
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic is preferable
  • 1 cup Red Wine (optional) Replace with broth or water for alcohol-free
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Olive oil can be a substitute
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by generously seasoning the beef short ribs with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat unsalted butter and brown the ribs.
  3. Add baby carrots and sliced mushrooms to the crockpot.
  4. Combine beef broth, tomato paste, minced garlic, bay leaf, and thyme in a bowl, and add optional red wine.
  5. Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables in the crockpot, and cook on low for about 8 hours.
  6. After 8 hours, check the tenderness of the beef; it should be fork-tender.
  7. Remove the ribs and vegetables, and discard the bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Plate for serving.
  8. Reserve some cooking liquid for drizzling before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ribsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These ribs can be paired with mashed sweet potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

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