Name: Beef Short Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 9 h
Total time: 9 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 to 5 pounds bone-in beef short ribs (Choose thick and meaty ribs for best results.); to taste Salt and black pepper (Season generously before searing.); 2 to 3 tablespoons flour (For light dredging, optional but helpful.); 2 tablespoons oil (Use avocado, canola, or olive oil for searing.); 1 large onion, sliced; 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cups beef broth (Can substitute with red wine for deeper flavor.); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dried thyme (Alternatively, use 2 sprigs of fresh thyme.); 1 to 2 bay leaves; 1 cup red wine (Optional; can replace 1 cup of broth for richer sauce.)

Description

Rich and juicy beef short ribs slow-cooked to perfection, served with a savory gravy that can be poured over mashed potatoes or noodles.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

4 to 5 pounds bone-in beef short ribs (Choose thick and meaty ribs for best results.)
to taste Salt and black pepper (Season generously before searing.)
2 to 3 tablespoons flour (For light dredging, optional but helpful.)
2 tablespoons oil (Use avocado, canola, or olive oil for searing.)
1 large onion, sliced
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups beef broth (Can substitute with red wine for deeper flavor.)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme (Alternatively, use 2 sprigs of fresh thyme.)
1 to 2 bay leaves
1 cup red wine (Optional; can replace 1 cup of broth for richer sauce.)

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Instructions

Preparation

Pat the ribs dry with paper towels and season them well with salt and pepper. Dredge with flour if using.
Slice the onion and mince the garlic, set aside.
Measure out beef broth and sauces for easy access during cooking.

Searing

Heat oil in a skillet until shimmering. Add the ribs in a single layer, searing for 2 to 3 minutes per side until a nice crust forms.
Transfer the seared ribs to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, sauté onions for a few minutes until translucent, add garlic for the last 30 seconds, then stir in the tomato paste.
Pour in the broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits, then pour this mixture over the ribs in the slow cooker.

Slow Cooking

Add thyme and bay leaves to the slow cooker, cover, and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours or high for 5 to 6 hours.
Check for tenderness; ribs are done when a fork slides in easily.

Making Gravy

Once cooked, gently move the ribs to a platter and skim off excess fat from the cooking juices.
For thickening, either create a cornstarch slurry or flour slurry and add to the simmering juices, stirring until thickened.
Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.

Notes

For extra flavor variations, consider adding a spoon of balsamic vinegar at the end, or a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat. Make the ribs a day ahead for enhanced flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 9 hours
Category: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food