Fast and Easy Slow Cooked Short Ribs

Ingredients

• 4 lbs. bone-in beef short ribs
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Season the short ribs with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the short ribs and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes per side.
2. Add the garlic and onion to the skillet and cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Transfer the short ribs and vegetables to a slow cooker. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar and stir to combine.
4. Cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours, or until the short ribs are tender and fall off the bone.
5. Serve the short ribs with the sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.

Interesting Facts

• Short ribs are an economical cut of beef that are full of flavor.
• Short ribs are best cooked low and slow to ensure tenderness.
• Short ribs can be served with mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.