Description
A comforting and delicious dish of beef short ribs cooked in a crockpot for incredibly tender meat and rich flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds beef short ribs
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like thyme or rosemary) for garnish
Instructions
- Season the beef short ribs with salt and pepper.
- In a hot skillet, sear the ribs on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- In the crockpot, combine the chopped onion, garlic, beef broth, red wine, soy sauce, brown sugar, and tomato paste.
- Add the seared short ribs to the crockpot, ensuring they are covered with the sauce.
- Cook on low for 480 minutes (8 hours) or high for 240 minutes (4 hours) until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.
- Once done, remove the ribs and set aside.
- Strain the sauce and simmer it on the stove to thicken if desired.
- Serve the ribs with the sauce drizzled over and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Choose quality meat and don’t skip the searing step for rich flavor. Adjust seasoning to preference. Add vegetables for added nutrition.