Description
Tender, fall-off-the-bone beef short ribs slow-cooked in a rich savory sauce, served over creamy mascarpone polenta.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 10–12 beef short ribs
- 1/3 cup non-alcoholic red wine or beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- fresh chopped herbs for garnish
- 2/3 cup mascarpone cheese
- 3/4 cup polenta (coarse grind cornmeal)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 4 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Sprinkle the short ribs with salt, pepper, and flour. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the ribs in batches until golden brown on all sides.
- Deglaze the skillet with the non-alcoholic red wine or beef broth, scraping up browned bits. Transfer the ribs and the liquid into the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours until the meat is very tender.
- Remove ribs from the slow cooker and let cool slightly. Shred the meat off the bone and remove excess fat. Return the shredded beef to the juices in the slow cooker and keep warm.
- For the polenta, bring chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan. Slowly whisk in the polenta. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir the butter, mascarpone, Pecorino Romano, salt, and pepper into the polenta. Serve the beef and sauce over the warm polenta.
Notes
For a traditional flavor without alcohol, use a non-alcoholic red wine or additional beef broth with a splash of balsamic vinegar.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Resting Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 hr
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 850
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 55g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: slow cooker cabernet beef short ribs, easy beef recipe, slow cooker dinner, comfort food