I'm not sure why, but there's some weird wiring in my brain that connects the weekend with comfort food. Generous portions of rich, hearty comfort food. It could be 70 degrees out, and come Friday night, my taste buds crave a big plate of comfort . . . and a glass of red wine.
So today I'm sharing a recipe that combines comfort food AND red wine.
BOOM! That's right: it's a tasty recipe for slow cooker braised short ribs (mmm . . . ribs) braised in red wine along with chopped veggies swimming happily together.
Short ribs. Red wine. Slow cooker. It's like the trifecta of comfort food perfection.
Red Wine Slow Cooker Braised Short Ribs
I like to serve this dish with mashed potatoes, to complete the comfort food circle.
You could also serve this up with some crusty bread, or mashed cauliflower.
Ingredients
- 4.5 lbs bone-in beef short ribs
- Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 1 14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup peeled and chopped carrots
- ½ cup sliced crimini mushrooms
- ½ cup chopped onions
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 bay leaves
- Optional: 2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Add oil to a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
- Generously season short ribs with salt and pepper.
- Once the oil is heated, turn the heat up to high, add the meat to the pan and sear on high until each side is just slightly browned, about 2 minutes each side.
- Remove short ribs from the pan and transfer to slow cooker, placing the ribs down in an even layer.
- Add in the next eight ingredients (red wine through bay leaves), and stir to combine.
- Cook on low heat until meat is tender, about 8-9 hours.
- Discard bay leaves.
- Top with fresh parsley, if desired.
I have to admit: this is a dish that my husband and I love, but we usually make something different for the kids when short ribs are on our dinner menu. And you know what? That's a-okay. They'll learn the importance of a good short rib meal eventually ;) I actually enjoy having a "grown up meal" separate from the kids' dinner. I'm not one of those moms who hates cooking two different dinners; I'm fine with that, because I know they'll eat what we eat the next day, and their palates are growing each day. And, for now, this means we don't have to share our red wine braised short ribs!
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cristina says
A delicious meal to start the weekend with - comfort food and like that it's slow cooked (must smell wonderful while it's cooking for that 8-9 hours). Perfect with a glass of red (or two, while waiting for it to finish cooking). :) Have a nice weekend....
Sheena @ Tea and Biscuits says
That's some great looking short ribs, the sauce looks perfect!
Martha@A FamilyFeast says
I adore short ribs and yours look amazing!
heather @french press says
I am SO with you weekends = comfort food and always wine!! LOVE this dish
Bill Volckening says
That's my kind of recipe. Beef braised in wine? Yes, please!
Pech says
cooking with wine always has the bonus of also being forced to taste the wine before and during the cooking and finishing the bottle later! this recipe looks awesome!
Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says
I am all about this "grown up" meal :)! I can just imagine the deep, rich flavors here.
Rachel says
YUMMM! I love recipes that are both delicious and easy. With all the running around I do, it's nice to have a quality meal that didn't take a ton of time and energy in the kitchen to prepare.
Meredith {MarthaChartreuse} says
Love short ribs! Is it lunch yet??
Danielle says
I'm definitely willing yo snitch your kids' portions if you ever find yourself with an abundance of this delicious stuff ;-) thanks for sharing, cheers!
Monica Louie says
These look delicious!! I am pinning to try it! Thank you!! :)
Ali says
Do you think this recipe would work with bone-in chicken?
Blog To Taste says
My oh my, that looks soooo good. Beef and red wine is always a winner in my book!
Tracy says
Your photos make everything looks so tantalizing! Sounds like a good combo for any weekend.
Jill Roberts @ WellnessGeeky says
This is absolutely magnificent, scrumptious, delicious, super yummy short ribs. I finally got to make these ribs this past weekend and it was such a hit!! Thx Marlynn!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Oh Jill that is music to my ears! I am so glad they turned out wonderfully for you. Thanks for letting me know!
Bella Hardy says
Definitely, these ribs are awesomeness! This is a great recipe Marlynn, as you know I made it a short while ago and it was lovely, in fact, have made it again since. Thanks for sharing!
Mona J Yoder says
Post is very informative,It helped me with great information
paul says
Great article nice pictures and different concept for me i didn't know about this way of making wish.