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Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu
Category
Main Course
Servings
10
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
270 minutes
Ingredients
-
2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/2 pounds boneless short ribs (cut into 3-inch pieces)
- 3 teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
- 1 red onion (cut into 1/3 inch dice)
- 1 carrot (peeled and cut into 1/3inch dice)
- 3 garlic cloves (peeled and smashed)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
-
2 14-ounce cans cherry tomatoes, crushed by hand
-
1 2-inch piece parmesan rind
- 2 ounces 80% or higher dark chocolate (optional)
-
Pasta for serving, such as Ziti Rigati
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the oil and heat an additional minute. Season the short ribs evenly with 2 teaspoons of salt. Add them to the pan in a single layer being careful not to over crowd the pan. This can be done in two batches if needed. Sear the meat until deep golden brown on all sides, about 12 minutes. Remove the meat to a 4 quart slow cooker. To the pan add the red onion, carrot and garlic. Season with the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt. Using a wooden spoon, scape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook, stirring often, for about 3 minutes or until fragrant and beginning to soften. Add the tomato paste and the cocoa powder. Cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Deglaze with the red wine scaping up any remaining bits from the bottom of the pan with the wooden spoon. Add the mixture to the slow cooker along with the tomatoes and parmesan rind. Set the slow cooker for high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. Using a shallow spoon, remove any oil that may have risen to the surface during cooking and discard.
- When ready to serve, use two forks or a pair of tongs to pull apart and shred the meat. Stir the meat to coat it evenly in the sauce. Serve the ragu tossed with your favorite pasta and parmesan cheese or over creamy polenta. Grate the dark chocolate over the top if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Nutrition Serving Size
- 10
- per serving
- Calories
- 301
Amount/Serving
% Daily Value
- Carbs
- 11 grams
- Protein
- 24 grams
- Fat
- 17 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 7 grams
- Cholesterol
- 67 milligrams
- Sodium
- 895 milligrams
- Fiber
- 3 grams
- Sugar
- 6 grams
5 comments
My second season loving this dish! As the weather starts to cool this is one of the first things I make in the crockpot. It is super easy, yet flavorful. It will satisfy both meat eaters and pasta lovers!
Sounds delicious. How would you modify it for bone-in short ribs without having to sear? I have made Korean short ribs in the slow cooker without searing and they are amazing.
Delicious!!! I’m always looking for a different short rib recipe, the chocolate gives it a deep rich color and don’t skip grating the chocolate at the end. Definitely a keeper and perfect for a cool winter night
I've made this twice already!! It is so Delish!!! The flavors just come together beautifully!!!
Outstanding recipe . Was really skeptical about lack of Italian spices except for garlic and the chocolate. Short ribs always have wonderful beef flavor and the chocolate compliments the tomatoes and beef perfectly. Was testing for Valentine's. Nice way to slip in chocolate in an unconventional way.