Slow-Cooker Balsamic Short Ribs

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Now here's a healthy beef short ribs slow-cooker recipe you can serve to company--even on a holiday. Serve with mashed celeriac or mashed potatoes, steamed green beans and a bold Italian red wine that has a touch of sweetness (think amarone or brunello).

Carolyn Malcoun
Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2018

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Recipe Summary

active:
30 mins
total:
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
6

Nutrition Profile:

Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Sprinkle ribs with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ribs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.

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  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and onion to the pan; cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, garlic and thyme; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add vinegar and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until the liquid is mostly reduced, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker and add broth. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours.

  • Transfer the ribs to a serving platter. Transfer the liquid to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Whisk cornstarch and water in a small bowl and add to the boiling liquid. Cook, whisking, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve the ribs with the gravy and sprinkled with parsley, if desired.

Tips

Equipment: 6-qt. or larger slow cooker

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
1 rib & 1/3 cup gravy
Per Serving:
281 calories; protein 20.3g; carbohydrates 13g; dietary fiber 0.6g; sugars 7.9g; fat 15.1g; saturated fat 5.1g; cholesterol 59.4mg; vitamin a iu 89.2IU; vitamin c 3mg; folate 10.3mcg; calcium 30.2mg; iron 2.8mg; magnesium 32.5mg; potassium 513.1mg; sodium 415.6mg.
Exchanges:

2 1/2 medium-fat protein, 1 fat, 1/2 vegetable
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