Slow Cooker Savory Short Ribs Recipe

Name: Savory Slow Cooker Short Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 495 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 2 to 3 pounds boneless beef short ribs (or about 4 to 5 pounds bone-in); Dash of salt; Dash of pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion (quartered and sliced); 1 large carrot (peeled and diced); 3 ribs celery (sliced); 2 cups dry red wine; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 large bay leaf; Optional: a few leaves of fresh or dried rosemary

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 8 hrs

Total: 8 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 4 to 5 servings

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These wonderful boneless short ribs are slow-cooked to perfection with a bit of red wine and chopped vegetables. Serve these wonderful, tender beef short ribs with your favorite rice dish or mashed potatoes, along with greens for a fabulous everyday family meal. These short ribs are perfect for cold weather days!

2 to 3 pounds boneless beef short ribs (or about 4 to 5 pounds bone-in)
Dash of salt
Dash of pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion (quartered and sliced)
1 large carrot (peeled and diced)
3 ribs celery (sliced)
2 cups dry red wine
2 cups chicken broth
1 large bay leaf
Optional: a few leaves of fresh or dried rosemary

Gather the ingredients.

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In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the ribs with salt and pepper.

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Sear the ribs in the hot oil, turning to brown all sides.

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Transfer ribs to the slow cooker.

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Add the onion, carrot, and celery to the same pan and cook, stirring frequently until onions are wilted and lightly browned.

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Transfer the vegetables to the slow cooker.

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Add the red wine and chicken broth to the same pan and bring to a boil.

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Boil for about 7 to 9 minutes, or until reduced by half.

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Pour over the ribs in the slow cooker. Add the bay leaf and a little rosemary, if using.

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Cover and cook on low heat for 7 to 9 hours, until ribs are very tender.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
924	Calories
65g	Fat
10g	Carbs
56g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 5
Amount per serving
Calories	924
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 65g	84%
Saturated Fat 27g	133%
Cholesterol 202mg	67%
Sodium 521mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Protein 56g
Calcium 82mg	6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.