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Slow cooker short ribs | Nordmad
Short ribs braised slowly in the slow cooker with red wine, thyme and stock. Deep flavor and meat that softens until it leaves the bone.
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505 min total
4 servings
Medium
Ingredients
servings
Meat
- 1400 g short ribs (bone-in beef)
- 2 tsk salt
- 1 tsk black pepper
Vegetables
- 2 stk onions in large pieces
- 3 stk carrots in large pieces
- 2 stk celery stalks
- 4 fed garlic
Braising liquid
- 4 dl beef stock or broth
- 2 dl red wine
- 1 spsk tomato paste
- 1 spsk soy sauce
Spices
- 2 stk fresh thyme
- 2 stk bay leaves
Instructions
- 1
Brown the meat (recommended)
- Season the short ribs with salt and pepper.
- Brown them hard in a hot pan for 2–3 minutes per side.
10 minHigh heatPan - 2
Assemble the dish
- Place the vegetables in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Set the short ribs on top.
- Stir stock, red wine, tomato paste and soy sauce together and pour over.
- Add thyme and bay leaves.
10 min - 3
Long cook
- Cook for 8 hours on LOW for the softest result.
- Alternatively 4–5 hours on HIGH.
0 minLow heat - 4
Finish
- Lift out the meat — it should almost leave the bone.
- Strain the sauce and simmer it 10–15 minutes if you want a deeper flavor.
- Stir in a knob of butter for a soft, glossy sauce.
15 minMedium heatPot
Details
Nutrition
Calories
720kcal
Protein
48g
Fat
55g
Carbs
8g
Serving Size
450g
Serving
Suggestions
- • Serve with mashed potatoes and plenty of sauce.
Drink Pairings
- • Alkoholfri: A full-bodied red wine.
Side Pairings
- • Mash or bread.
Dessert Pairings
- • A chocolate dessert.
Storage
Fresh
- • Duration: 3 days
- • Temperature: 5°C
- • Method: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Frozen
- • Duration: 3 months
- • Temperature: -18°C
Tips
Preparation
- • Browning gives clearly deeper flavor.
Cooking
- • Leave the lid on — lifting it stretches the cook time.
Serving
- • Often even better the next day.
Variations
Flavor
- Add 1 tsp smoked paprika for deeper flavor.
- Replace half the red wine with dark beer for a stronger profile.
Health
- Skim the fat from the sauce before serving for a lighter plate.
Method
- Finish 10 minutes under the broiler for a caramelized surface.
Toppings
- Fresh parsley.
Author
C
Camilla
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