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Slow Cooker Braised Short Ribs

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Slow Cooker Braised Short Ribs

Slow Cooker Braised Short Ribs

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Short ribs are simply braised in the slow cooker with apple juice, beef broth, and seasonings. Serve the tender short ribs with potatoes and a tossed salad for a delicious family meal.

Cook Time: 9 hours

Total Time: 9 hours

Ingredients:

  • 4 to 6 beef short ribs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups apple juice
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups frozen pearl onions, thawed

Preparation:

Toss short ribs in a food storage bag or paper bag with the flour, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Sear the ribs on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Transfer ribs to the slow cooker. In the same skillet, heat the apple juice and beef broth; pour over the ribs and add chopped onion. Cover and cook on LOW heat for 6 hours. Add the pearl onions and continue cooking for 3 to 5 hours longer.
Serves 4.

User Reviews

 5 out of 5
Awesome, Member romanshawn

This is the best recipe for beef short ribs that I've come across but it needs to be altered somewhat. Instead of apple juice use frozen concentrate apple juice and don't dilute it. I used about 1.5 cups of frozen concentrate and then mixed it with half a cup of really strong beef broth made from oxy cubes or similar. Also 9 hours is too long to cook, 6 is just fine. Otherwise follow recipe exactly, especially the braising of the beef ribs. It seems like a lot paprika but believe me just follow the recipe and the rest will come out awesome.

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