Slow Cooker Beef Ribs

Slow Cooker Beef Ribs

5 pounds beef ribs

1 ½ cups each, chopped onion, celery and carrot

1 Tablespoon minced garlic

½ teaspoon salt and pepper

Red wine

Balsamic vinegar

Tomato paste

Beef broth

Rosemary and bay leaf

Coat ribs in salt and pepper.

Warm vegetable oil or olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Sear the short ribs all over. Don’t over crowd.

Add to slow cooker.

Add vegetables to skillet – reduce heat to avoid burning and cook 2-3 mins. Add garlic and cook one minute more.

Add wine to deglaze pan and scrape any bits.

Simmer – add balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, beef broth, rosemary and bay leaf. Simmer again and pour over ribs in slow cooker.

Cook 6-8 hours. Enjoy