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brasied balsamic short ribs plated with pureed potatoes and garnished with herbs

Crock Pot Balsamic Braised Beef Short Ribs

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  • Author: Krista
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Beef
  • Method: Crock Pot
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These tender Crock Pot Balsamic Braised Beef Short Ribs are a hearty Paleo recipe! Made with juicy beef short ribs and balsamic vinegar, this dish totally delivers on taste! It’s a restaurant-quality dish made right at home in the slow cooker!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 23 lbs. of bone-in beef short ribs
  • 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
  • 15 oz. can of tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar
  • 4 whole dried dates
  • 6 garlic cloves, smashed

Spice Blend:

  • 2 tablespoon of course sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon of dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon of dried sage
  • 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon of onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together course sea salt, dried rosemary, dried sage, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
  2. Pat dry bone-in beef short ribs. Rub spice blend into both sides of the short ribs.
  3. Heat a large skillet to medium high heat. Add coconut oil to pan and sear the short ribs for 2-3 minutes per side or until slightly browned.
  4. Put the short ribs in a slow cooker with a tomato sauce, balsamic vinegar, whole dried dates, and smashed garlic cloves.
  5. Cook for 4-6 hours on low or until beef is tender.
  6. Serve over my Cauliflower Mash or Parsnip Puree.

Notes

Recipe from Practical Paleo


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 short ribs
  • Calories: 344
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 461 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 19 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 26 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg