Description
Indulge in the comfort of tender, slow-cooked beef short ribs, bursting with savory flavors—perfect for any gathering or cozy evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs Beef Short Ribs: meaty with marbling
- 1 medium Onion: chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic: minced
- 2 cups Beef Broth: low-sodium
- 2 medium Carrots: sliced
- 1 tsp Thyme: fresh
- 1 tsp Rosemary: fresh
- Salt: to taste
- Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- 1. **Sear the Meat**: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef short ribs generously with salt and pepper. Sear in batches until browned on all sides (about 3 minutes per side).
- 2. **Prep Your Aromatics**: While the meat is browning, chop onions and mince garlic. Set aside.
- 3. **Build Your Flavor Base**: In the same skillet, add onions and garlic; cook until soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes). Deglaze the pan with a splash of beef broth.
- 4. **Combine Everything in Your Slow Cooker**: Transfer seared short ribs into a slow cooker. Add sautéed onions and garlic along with beef broth and sliced carrots. Sprinkle fresh thyme and rosemary on top.
- 5. **Let It Cook**: Cover slow cooker and set on low for 6 to 8 hours until meat is tender.
- 6. **Serve & Enjoy**: Carefully remove short ribs from the slow cooker. Serve warm over creamy mashed potatoes or alongside crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added richness, consider stirring in a tablespoon of tomato paste. - Customize by adding other vegetables like potatoes or parsnips. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.