short ribs with vegetables

Odessa, TX
Updated on Feb 25, 2012

I can't recall where I found this recipe years ago but it is a very simple recipe for short ribs with vegetables. The ribs turn out so very tender and the vegetables add a great flavor.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 8 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield 6 - 8

Ingredients

  • 3 - 4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
  • - salt and pepper for seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 pound baby carrots or peeled carrots cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, coarsly chopped or 12 - 16 boiler onions
  • 3 - celery ribs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 4 - 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 3 cans beef broth
  • 2 packages brown gravy mix

How To Make short ribs with vegetables

  • Step 1
    Heat th oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add ribs to skillet and sprinkle with salt and pepper to season. Cook ribs about 10 minutes or until well browned on all sides, turning occasionally.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, in 5- to 6-quart slow-cooker , place potatoes, onion, carrots and celery. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Step 3
    Transfer ribs to slow cooker on top of vegetables. Add garlic.
  • Step 4
    In the same skillet used to brown ribs, add beef broth and gravy mix and heat until mixed well. Pour over ribs and vegetables in slow cooker.
  • Step 5
    Cover slow cooker with lid and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours (or on high setting 4 to 5 hours) or until meat is fork-tender and falling off the bones.
  • Step 6
    Using tongs, transfer ribs to deep platter; discard bones if you like. With spoon, skim fat from sauce in slow cooker and discard fat. Spoon vegetables and sauce over ribs.

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Category: Beef
Category: Ribs
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: Southern

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