Slow-Cooker Balsamic Short Ribs
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in beef short ribs (about 3¼ lb)
- ¾ tsp salt, divided
- ½ tsp ground pepper
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Sprinkle ribs with ½ tsp salt and pepper. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ribs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes total.
- Transfer to a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Add the remaining 1 Tbsp oil and onion to the pan; cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, garlic and thyme; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add vinegar and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until the liquid is mostly reduced, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker and add broth.
- Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours.
- Transfer the ribs to a serving platter. Transfer the liquid to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Whisk cornstarch and water in a small bowl and add to the boiling liquid.
- Cook, whisking, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the remaining ¼ tsp salt. Serve the ribs with the gravy and sprinkled with parsley, if desired. .
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 lb all-purpose potatoes, preferably Yukon Gold (4-6 potatoes), peeled and cut into chunks
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ - ¾ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, heated
- 2 Tbsp reduced-fat sour cream
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
Side Dish Instructions
- Place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Add salt and bring to a boil. Cook, covered, over medium heat until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pan. Shake the pan over low heat to dry the potatoes slightly. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or an electric mixer (do not use a food processor). Add enough hot broth to make a smooth puree. Stir in sour cream and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 4 | |
| Calories |
281
|
155
|
436
|
| Fat (g) | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Protein (g) | 20 | 4 | 24 |
| Carb (g) | 13 | 9 | 22 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 416 | 306 | 722 |
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