Name: Slow Cooker Short Ribs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 lbs. bone in short ribs; 1 onion, diced; 2 cups sliced celery; 2 cups sliced carrots; 6 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon dried sage; 12 oz. your favorite craft beer (IPA, lager, amber, etc.); 32 oz. beef broth; 3 bay leaves; 3 tablespoons corn starch; 1/3 cup heavy cream; to taste Kosher salt; to taste fresh cracked pepper; for garnish fresh parsley

Description

Delicious and tender slow-cooked short ribs infused with rich flavors.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
3 lbs. bone in short ribs
1 onion, diced
2 cups sliced celery
2 cups sliced carrots
6 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried sage
12 oz. your favorite craft beer (IPA, lager, amber, etc.)
32 oz. beef broth
3 bay leaves
3 tablespoons corn starch
1/3 cup heavy cream
to taste Kosher salt
to taste fresh cracked pepper
for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Sear short ribs in batches, cooking them for 1-2 minutes on each side until a dark golden-brown crust forms. Remove ribs from pan and set aside.
Add onion, carrot, celery, and a large pinch of salt and pepper to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add smashed garlic, sage, and thyme. Cook for one minute, stirring frequently.
Transfer veggies to the slow cooker insert. Add seared beef ribs. Then add beer, beef broth, bay leaves, and another couple large pinches of salt and pepper.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours (or high for 4 hours) until the beef falls off the bone and shreds easily.
Remove three cups of braising liquid from the slow cooker and pour it through a strainer into a small saucepan over medium heat. Combine cornstarch with 3 tablespoons cold water until dissolved. Add that to the saucepan and stir to combine. Simmer braising liquid over medium to medium-low heat for about 5 minutes or until it thickens significantly (and almost seems TOO thick). Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve beef and gravy alongside garlic mashed potatoes and enjoy.

Notes

This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, grits, or mac and cheese.
Feel free to use any type of craft beer you prefer.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 120mg