Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time8 hours hrs
Total Time8 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: short ribs
Servings: 6
Calories: 578kcal
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2½ pounds beef short ribs bone in
- ¼ cup butter unsalted
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 1 cup sweet onion finely chopped
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1¾ cups beef broth
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- parsley (chopped), for garnish
Cauliflower puree:
- 1 head cauliflower 2–2½ pounds
- 1 cup half and half
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- salt and pepper
In the morning:
Combine the flour, salt, and garlic powder in a ziplock bag. Add the short ribs, seal the bag, and toss to coat. Melt the butter in a cast-iron pan or large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Brown the ribs on all sides, about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer ribs to slow cooker meat-side down. Place the rosemary sprig snuggly in between the meat.
Add the onions and brown sugar to the pan and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even caramelization. Add the remaining ingredients except parsley and bring to a boil. Pour liquid over the ribs, cover, and cook on low for 7 hours.
In the evening, make cauliflower puree:
Remove cauliflower leaves and cut out the core with a paring knife. Pull off florets with your fingers, using the knife when needed. Cut the florets into smaller pieces (1½ to 2 inches) and place them in a steamer insert. Cook florets until tender, about 15 minutes. Set aside.
In a small pot, warm the half-and-half and butter over medium heat. Working in batches, puree the cauliflower florets in a blender with the butter mixture. Scrape down blender as necessary. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the grated parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
Calories: 578kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 1008mg | Potassium: 1086mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 846IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 5mg