Genuine Slow-Cooked Beef Short Ribs

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A dish that embodies the 'genuine' essence of slow-cooked perfection, with tender meat and rich, deep flavors. This French-American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 230 minutes, pairs Beef short ribs, Red wine, Onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 210 min Serves 4 French-American cuisine 580 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 3 lbs beef short ribs dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear ribs in batches until deeply browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per side, then set aside.
  3. Step 3: Finely chop 2 medium onions and 4 garlic cloves. Add to pot and cook until softened and golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in 3 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 more minutes until darkened.
  4. Step 4: Deglaze pot with 1 cup red wine, scraping up browned bits, and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Return ribs to pot, add 2 cups beef broth, 2 bay leaves, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and transfer to a 325°F oven. Cook for 3.5 hours until meat is tender enough to fall off the bone.

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