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Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs for Two

This Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs recipe creates tender, flavor-packed short ribs, perfect for a cozy dinner for two.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 2 ribs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ribs
  • 1.5 - 2 lbs Bone-in Short Ribs For the best flavor and tenderness.
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Prefer Diamond brand for balance.
  • 1 tsp Cracked Black Pepper Freshly cracked adds depth.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For browning the ribs.
For the Vegetables
  • 0.5 cup Yellow Onion Finely chopped.
  • 0.5 cup Carrots Grated.
  • 1 tsp Celery Salt
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
For the Flavor Base
  • 2 tsp Brown Sugar
  • 2 tsp White Miso Paste
  • 0.5 tsp Ancho Chili Powder
  • 0.5 cup Dry Red Wine Quality wine for flavor.
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Good-quality broth.
  • 2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Discard after cooking.
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Thyme

Equipment

  • 2-quart slow cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the ribs by sprinkling with kosher salt and resting for 20 minutes. Add black pepper just before cooking.
  2. Set your slow cooker to 'low' and let it warm while preparing the base.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and brown the ribs on all sides for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Sauté onions and carrots in the same skillet with celery salt for 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  5. Add brown sugar, miso paste, and chili powder to sautéed vegetables; cook for 2 minutes. Pour in wine and deglaze, simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Pour the vegetable mixture into the slow cooker, then add broth, vinegar, bay leaf, and thyme. Stir to combine.
  7. Cover and cook on 'low' for about 8 hours until the meat is tender.
  8. Discard the bay leaf, serve ribs with sides like Parmesan risotto or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ribsCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 40gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to maintain tenderness.

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