Description
Short ribs cooked in a slow cooker deliver an irresistible comfort food experience, perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings. This recipe features tender, flavorful beef simmered in a rich broth infused with aromatic herbs and spices. Each bite promises a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a depth of flavor that will impress your family and friends. Serve it with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce, making every meal memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs short ribs
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 large carrots, sliced thickly
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat short ribs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear each rib for about 3-4 minutes on all sides until browned.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the same skillet until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Place short ribs in the slow cooker; layer with sautéed onions, garlic, and carrots.
- Pour beef broth and red wine over the ribs; add soy sauce, brown sugar, thyme, and rosemary. Stir gently.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until meat is fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 389
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 652mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 94mg