Crockpot Beef Short Ribs with Rich Gravy

Short ribs served with mashed potatoes and green beans

Source: www.kitchensanctuary.com

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Short Ribs:

1 Tbsp oil
4 meaty beef short ribs
1 onion, peeled and chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
240 ml (1 c.) red wine
640 ml (2 3/4 cups) beef stock (water + 3 beef stock cubes is fine)
1 tsp dried thyme
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp sugar
1 Tbsp tomato puree
2 bay leaves
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce

For the gravy:

Tbsp cornstarch/cornflour
5 Tbsp cold water

To serve:

Creamy mashed potatoes
green vegetable

Directions:

Step 1:
Heat the oil on high in a large frying pan (or using the searing function of your slow-cooker if it has one). Place the short ribs in the pan and brown on all sides. This should take about 10 minutes.
Step 2:
Add in the onion and cook for a further 2 minutes, whilst stirring.
Step 3:
Add in the garlic and heat through for a minute, then add in the red wine.
Step 4:
Bring to a bubble and allow to simmer for 3 or 4 minutes, then add in the rest of the short rib ingredients.
Step 5:
Stir together and bring to a simmer, then transfer to the crockpot. Place the lid on and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Step 6:
To make the gravy, ladle most of the cooking liquid out of the slow cooker and into a saucepan.
Step 7:
Heat the sauce over a high heat until bubbling.
Step 8:
Mix the cornstarch and water, then slowly pour the mixture into the cooking liquid whilst whisking – until the gravy thickens. You may not need all of the cornstarch. You’re looking for a nice gravy of a medium-thick consistency.
Step 9:
Turn off the slow cooker and place one short rib on top of a pile of mash. Pour over a little gravy, and repeat with the other 3 short ribs. Serve with steamed green vegetables.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

442 Calories 22g Fat
11g Carbs 35g Protein

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