Slow Cooker Ranch Short Ribs Recipes

SLOW-COOKER SHORT RIBS

Steps:

• Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. In batches, brown ribs on all sides; transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add carrots, broth, thyme and bay leaf to ribs., Add onions to the same skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 8-9 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., Remove ribs and vegetables; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan; skim fat. Discard thyme and bay leaf. Bring juices to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened; press cancel. If desired, sprinkle with additional salt and pepper. Serve with ribs and vegetables.

SLOW-COOKER RANCH SHORT RIBS

Steps:

• Place short ribs in a Glad® zipper bag and sprinkle with the Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix. Seal and toss until the short ribs are evenly coated.
• In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil until very hot but not smoking. Brown the short ribs on all sides (you may need to do this in two batches), about 10 to 12 minutes total.
• Transfer to a slow cooker. Nestle the onions in and around the short ribs. Mix the red wine and mustard together and pour over the top. Cover the slow cooker.
• Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Skim as much fat as possible from the top. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over noodles, rice or potatoes.

SLOW-COOKER SHORT RIB DINNER

Steps:

• Brown beef ribs in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides, turning frequently.
• Meanwhile, in 4 to 6-quart slow cooker, layer onion, tomato, carrots, potatoes and garlic.
• Spoon browned beef into slow cooker. Drain off any fat from skillet; add wine, 1/2 cup of the water and bouillon to skillet. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle beef with salt, thyme, basil and pepper. Pour hot wine mixture over beef.
• Cover; cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours.
• About 15 minutes before serving, with slotted spoon, remove beef and vegetables from slow cooker; place in serving bowl. Skim off fat from cooking juices in slow cooker.
• In 4-cup glass measuring cup or medium bowl, blend remaining 1/2 cup water and flour until smooth. Pour juices from slow cooker into flour mixture; mix well. Microwave on HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes or until mixture boils, stirring once halfway through cooking. Pour sauce over beef and vegetables.