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Crockpot Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

Crockpot Red Wine Braised Short Ribs for Cozy Nights

Crockpot Red Wine Braised Short Ribs deliver fall-off-the-bone tenderness and deep flavor, perfect for cozy weekends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Short Ribs
  • 3 pounds Beef Short Ribs Bone-in for maximum flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Carrot Can swap with parsnips
  • 1 large Onion Or use shallots for a milder taste
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh preferred
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Dry Red Wine Use a wine you enjoy drinking
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Honey can be an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika as substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Or substitute with basil, oregano, thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme Dried thyme as alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Could use flour if necessary

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the beef short ribs generously with salt and pepper.
  2. In a heated skillet, add olive oil and sear the ribs for 3-4 minutes on each side, then set aside.
  3. Sauté chopped carrots and onions in the same skillet for 6-8 minutes, then add minced garlic and tomato paste for 1 more minute.
  4. Transfer the vegetable mixture to the Crockpot and add red wine, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar, stirring to combine.
  5. Nestle the short ribs into the mixture, cover, and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 5-6 hours.
  6. Once cooked, skim off excess fat, mix cornstarch with cold water, then stir into sauce and cook on high for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
  7. Serve the ribs hot with the sauce, and enjoy with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for leftovers as flavors deepen over time.

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