SC Balsamic Braised Short Ribs
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 6-8 hours
Makes: 8 servings
Calories: 248 g/serv
- Protein: 17g, (27%)
- Carb: 9g, (15%)
- Fat: 16g, (58%)
Ingredients
- 3 lbs bone-in beef short ribs, each about 3 inches long
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 Tbs tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red onions, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, chopped (optional)
- 1 stalk celery chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Sprinkle the short ribs with salt and pepper.
- Place the short ribs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, mix the balsamic vinegar, red wine, tomato paste, red onions, and garlic. Pour over the ribs. If using carrots and celery, add those to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours of until beef is fork tender.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Tip:
- If you have time, heat up 1 Tbs of cooking oil or fat in a heavy bottomed pan and sear the short ribs on each side for 2-3 minutes before placing them in the slow cooker.
- Reduce the leftover sauce by pouring the liquid into.a sauce pan and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently until the sauce has thickened to your liking. Drizzle it over the ribs
