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Overhead shot of three braised short ribs on a bed of carrots and onions, garnished with fresh parsley.

Crockpot Braised Short Ribs

Beef short ribs slow-cooked in red wine and beef broth with carrots and onions, served over mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 410 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 bone-in beef short ribs about 4.25 lbs
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 lb bag baby carrots
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups dry red wine
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1-2 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions
 

  • Season and Brown Ribs:

    Apply salt and pepper to the ribs. In hot oil, brown them on all sides, then move to a slow cooker.

  • Cook Ribs with Vegetables:

    Put in the onion, garlic, carrots, wine, broth, tomato paste, thyme, parsley, and bay leaf. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours (or HIGH for 5–6) until the meat is fork-tender.

  • Thicken Gravy:

    During the final hour, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp cold water and stir into the cooker. Continue cooking until the gravy thickens.

  • Serve over Mashed Potatoes:

    Present over mashed potatoes and ladle on additional gravy.
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