Slow Cooker Short Ribs

Slow Cooker Short Ribs

Slow Cooker Short Ribs are very easy to make and the outcome is delicious. This keto-approved dinner recipe will become a favorite after the first bite. I love that this can cook all day while I work!

Author: Wondermom Wannabe

Meal Type: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: HARD

Prep. Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours

Total Time: 8 hours 45 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 575 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 2–3 pounds - boneless short ribs
  • 1 tbsp - olive oil
  • 1 - onion
  • 2 - whole bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp - tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoon - Dijon mustard
  • 3 teaspoons - beef bouillon powder
  • 2 teaspoons - fresh thyme
  • 1 cup - red cooking wine
  • salt and pepper
  • ½ cup - heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add salt and pepper to taste to the meat, and sear the boneless short ribs on all sides. Place them into the bottom of a slow cooker pot when you have finished.
  3. Sprinkle the chopped onion over the ribs in the slow cooker.
  4. In a mixing bowl, add 2 tbsp of dijon mustard.
  5. Add in 1 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tsp fresh chopped thyme and 3 tsp of beef bouillon powder.
  6. Pour in 1 cup of red wine, and whisk all of the ingredients together well.
  7. Place two whole bay leaves in the slow cooker.
  8. Pour the red wine mixture over top of the meat, place the lid on the slow cooker, and cook on low heat for 8 hours. For this recipe, low temperature is best. You may be able to substitute a higher temperature for a shorter amount of time, but your meat may not be as tender.
  9. Once finished, remove the meat from the slow cooker, and pour the juices into a skillet over medium heat.
  10. Pour in ½ cup of heavy whipping cream, and whisk the sauce well.
  11. Bring the sauce to a boil, and then reduce the heat to medium again. Cook down until the gravy reaches the desired consistency.

Nutrition

Energy: 575 kcal | Total Fat: 45 g | Saturated: 20 g | Trans: 2 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 165 mg | Total Carbs: 7 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugars: 3 g | Proteins: 35 g | Sodium: 1,134 mg | Polyunsaturated: 2 g | Monounsaturated: 21 g

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