Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these slow-cooked short ribs that melt in your mouth. Infused with rich flavors from red wine, savory herbs, and a luscious gravy, this crockpot recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners. Pair the tender beef with creamy mashed potatoes and sweet baby carrots for a satisfying meal that requires minimal effort. Just set it and forget it while you enjoy the delightful aroma filling your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered (for mashed potatoes)
- 1/2 cup whole milk (for mashed potatoes)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for mashed potatoes)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for mashed potatoes)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for mashed potatoes)
- 1 pound baby carrots
Instructions
- Pat short ribs dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; sear ribs on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion for 5-7 minutes; add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Deglaze with red wine, simmering for 2-3 minutes before adding beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary.
- Transfer to a slow cooker with baby carrots. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
- Remove ribs and carrots; skim fat from sauce. Whisk cornstarch with cold water; stir into sauce and cook on high for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- Prepare mashed potatoes: Boil quartered russet potatoes until tender (15-20 minutes), drain, then mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Serve mashed potatoes topped with short ribs, carrots, and hot gravy.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 rib (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg