Description

These Crockpot Short Ribs are a comfort food favorite, featuring tender beef ribs simmered in a rich red wine sauce with carrots and mushrooms. Simple to prepare and full of irresistible flavor, this dish makes for a quick and hearty dinner that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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2 yellow onions, thinly sliced
5 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
kosher salt and black pepper
6 shallots, halved
8 garlic cloves, smashed
6 carrots, chopped
1 bottle (750ml) (or 3 cups) dry red wine, such as pinot noir
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup cognac or brandy (optional)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 dried bay leaves
4 tablespoons salted butter
2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage

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Instructions

Arrange the sliced onions in the bowl of the crockpot.
Place the short ribs on top of the onions and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
Add the halved shallots, smashed garlic cloves, and chopped carrots to the pot.
Pour in the dry red wine, beef broth, and optional cognac.
Stir in the tomato paste, chopped thyme, and bay leaves.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
Once the ribs are done, crank the heat to high and discard the bones.
Drain any excess grease from the sauce, then toss the ribs into the sauce and cook uncovered for 30 minutes to help thicken the sauce.
In a separate skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add the mushrooms, cooking undisturbed for 5 minutes until golden.
Add another 2 tablespoons butter, chopped sage, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the mushrooms are caramelized and the butter is browned.
Serve the ribs in the sauce, spooning the mushrooms on top. Enjoy with potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.

Notes

Make sure to sear the ribs for enhanced flavor before adding them to the slow cooker.
If the sauce needs thickening, consider adding a cornstarch slurry towards the end of the cooking time.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 635
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 39g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 25g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 48g
Cholesterol: 135mg