Braised Balsamic-Oregano Short Ribs

Creamy Cauliflower Mash with Herbs
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Wine Recommendation

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon

Ingredients

  • 1½ Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1½ Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • ½ Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 
  • ½ Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1¼ lb bone-in beef short ribs (or use boneless chuck roast)
  • ½ onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 3 sprigs fresh oregano
  • 1½ tsp chopped fresh oregano

Instructions

  1. Whisk together tomato paste, vinegar, Worcestershire, seasoning, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; stir in broth.
  2. Place beef, onion, carrots, and oregano sprigs in a lightly greased 4- to 6- quart slow cooker; add broth mixture. Cover and cook on LOW 7 to 8 hours or until beef is tender. Sprinkle with oregano.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1½ (12-oz) pkg frozen mashed cauliflower
  • 2 Tbsp cream cheese, softened 
  • ¼ tsp dried thyme (or use 1 tsp chopped fresh)
  • ½ tsp dried crushed rosemary

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook cauliflower according to package directions. Stir in cream cheese, thyme, and rosemary.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Calories
478
106
584
Fat (g) 38 8 46
Sat. Fat (g) 16 5 21
Protein (g) 21 3 24
Carb (g) 13 9 22
Fiber (g) 2 4 6
Sodium (mg) 396 697 1093

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