Slow-Cooked Beef Short Ribs
Beef short ribs are the ultimate comfort food, offering a melt-in-your-mouth experience with rich flavors that ignite your taste buds. This simple yet impressive recipe transforms well-marbled beef into a succulent dish, perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. The delightful aroma of slow-cooked ribs fills your kitchen, inviting everyone to the table for a memorable meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef short ribs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine (like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- 1. Prep your ingredients: Chop onions and mince garlic.
- 2. Brown the ribs: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and sear short ribs on all sides until golden brown.
- 3. Add aromatics: Stir in onions and garlic, cooking until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- 4. Deglaze: Pour in red wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- 5. Add broth and herbs: Stir in beef broth and herbs; bring to a gentle simmer.
- 6. Slow cook: Cover and reduce heat to low; cook for approximately 3 hours until meat is tender.
- 7. Serve: Remove ribs from pot; optionally reduce sauce further for thickness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg