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This Balsamic Short Ribs Recipe is tender and melt in your mouth. The short ribs are cooked in the slow cooker in balsamic vinegar to infuse the flavor into them. These short ribs work great over gnocchi paired with brussels sprouts or even shredded for tacos or rice bowls.
There is something about cooler weather that makes me want to eat comfort food on repeat. When I think of comfort food short ribs has always been up there as one of my favorites. I especially love short ribs made in the slow cooker because they are so tender and juicy from the low and slow cooking all day.
Ohio Beef Council and I are partnering today to bring you this Balsamic Short Ribs Recipe, a new favorite in my house. If you have had my Slow Cooker Red Wine Short Ribs or these Slow Cooker Italian Short Ribs then you will love today’s recipe. Where I live we have a local restaurant that makes really delicious short ribs and pairs them with gnocchi and brussels sprouts. I also like pairing it with this Creamy Polenta Recipe.
When I was creating today’s short rib recipe in the crockpot I knew I wanted to pair them with gnocchi and brussels sprouts for you guys. The gnocchi provides the perfect base for the tender short rib meat. I added a simple red sauce to my gnocchi but you can easily just use a little olive oil and parmesan cheese.
Recipe Ingredients
See full list of ingredients below in recipe card with exact measurements.
- Beef: This recipe uses 3 to 4 ponds of short ribs with the bone-in. You could use short ribs without the bone if you want. I find the bone-in helps create an even more tender short rib.
- Vegetables: The vegetables in this short rib recipe is sweet onion and carrots. You also could add in celery or bell pepper.
- Spices: The spice mixture of dried basil, thyme and oregano add nice flavor. You also can use fresh herbs if you want.
- Balsamic Vinegar: The balsamic vinegar helps to tenderize the beef and create a savory flavor.
How do you Make these Balsamic Short Ribs
Step 1: Sear Short Ribs: Sprinkle the short ribs with salt and pepper on both sides. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. In batches, brown the short ribs on all sides then transfer to a large slow cooker.
Step 2: Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the broth, tomato sauce, onion, carrots, bay leaves, garlic, balsamic vinegar, basil, thyme and oregano.
Step 3: Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours, or until meat is tender. If the meat is not tender you need to continue slow cooking.
Remove the short ribs and garnish with fresh parsley, a drizzle of balsamic and serve over gnocchi with brussels sprouts.
Storage Tips
Store the leftover short ribs in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To reheat you can heat in the microwave or in a skillet.
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Slow Cooker Balsamic Short Ribs
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds short ribs, bone in {you can also use no-bone but be aware that it will be slightly more meat without the bone}
- Salt and pepper
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 – 15 ounce can of tomato sauce
- 1/2 of a sweet onion, diced
- 3 carrots, peeled, cut into large chunks
- 3 bay leaves
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Sprinkle the short ribs with salt and pepper on both sides. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. In batches, brown the short ribs on all sides then transfer to a large slow cooker.
- Add the broth, tomato sauce, onion, carrots, bay leaves, garlic, balsamic vinegar, basil, thyme and oregano.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours, or until meat is tender. If the meat is not tender you need to continue slow cooking.
- Remove the short ribs and garnish with fresh parsley, a drizzle of balsamic and serve over gnocchi with brussels sprouts.
Notes
- You can also shred the meat for tacos or rice bowls.
- The meat freezes well in an airtight container or freezer ziplock bag for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Thank you to The Ohio Beef Council for sponsoring this recipe. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.
Great recipe! I made it according to your recipe and the taste is great! Everyone in the family likes it, it makes me happy. Thank you
This looks so good. My mouth is watering just looking at the pictures. I can’t wait to make it for the family. Thanks!
Hey Julia….! This slow cooker…ribs looks soooo good & more delicious…i will definitely make this dish for my husband in upcoming weekend…Thanks for sharing & keep shared your new amazing recipes…….!
I hope you guys like it! I love how tender the meat gets in the slow cooker.