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Crockpot Beef Short Ribs with Rich Gravy

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The beef short ribs are cooked low and slow in the crockpot until they fall off the bone. Then, we make a delicious gravy with the cooking liquid to serve over top. This meal is perfect for a chilly winter night when you want something comforting and hearty.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Course Crock Pot
Servings 4
Calories 399 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ribs:

  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • 4 beef short ribs
  • 1 white onion chopped
  • 1 1 ⁄2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 C red wine
  • 2 3 ⁄4 C beef stock
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree/paste
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 ⁄4 tsp salt
  • 1 ⁄4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Gravy:

  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 5 Tbsp cold water

Instructions
 

Ribs:

  • Add oil to a heated skillet. Add short ribs and cook for 10 minutes or until the ribs are brown on all sides.
  • Stir while adding chopped onion for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Next, add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute then pour in the red wine.
  • Bring the wine to a bubble, simmering for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock, thyme, tomato puree, sugar, basil, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil.
  • Move all ingredients to a crock pot. Put on the lid. Continue to cook for 6-8 hours.

Gravy:

  • Turn off the slow cooker.
  • Transfer most of the broth from the crock pot to a pot. Bring the temperature to high.
  • In a small bowl whisk cold water and cornstarch together. Continue whisking while adding this mixture to the broth. Continue to whisk until this begins to thicken.
  • Plate the short ribs and top with gravy.
  • You can serve mashed potatoes and green vegetables with ribs and gravy.
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