Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Super Tender Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs. This dish features succulent beef ribs that become melt-in-your-mouth tender during the slow cooking process. Infused with a savory sauce made from red apple vinegar and rich beef broth, every bite bursts with flavor. Ideal for any occasion, these ribs pair beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes, buttery noodles, or a smooth bed of polenta. Whether it’s a family gathering or a cozy night in, this recipe is sure to impress and satisfy everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds beef short ribs, bone-in
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, cut into chunks
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup red apple vinegar
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Season short ribs with salt and black pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear ribs on all sides until browned. Transfer to slow cooker.
- Sauté onions, carrots, and garlic in the same skillet for about 4 minutes; stir in tomato paste.
- Deglaze skillet with red apple vinegar, scraping up browned bits for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine sautéed mixture with beef broth and herbs in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours until tender.
- Serve hot over your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg