Tender and flavorful short ribs slow-cooked to perfection, perfect for a hearty meal.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
8h
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 2 bay leaves
- 480 ml beef broth
- 1500 g beef short ribs
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 onions
- 240 ml red wine
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp thyme
- 60 g tomato paste
Directions
Step 1
Season the short ribs with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Brown the short ribs on all sides, then transfer to the slow cooker.
Step 4
In the same skillet, add onions, carrots, and celery, and cook until softened.
Step 5
Add garlic and tomato paste, and cook for another minute.
Step 6
Pour in the red wine and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Step 7
Add the beef broth and bring to a simmer.
Step 8
Pour the mixture over the short ribs in the slow cooker.
Step 9
Add bay leaves and thyme to the slow cooker.
Step 10
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the ribs are tender.
Step 11
Remove bay leaves before serving.