Crockpot Chili Beef Short Ribs

Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
Tender beef short ribs slow-cooked in a rich, spicy tomato and bean chili sauce.
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Crockpot Chili Beef Short Ribs

Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 3325.4

Description

This hearty Crockpot Chili Beef Short Ribs recipe transforms tough cuts of meat into fork-tender delicacies that melt in your mouth. The beef is braised slowly in a robust sauce made from tomato, chili powder, garlic, and red kidney beans, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully over several hours. The result is a savory, slightly spicy dish with a thick, comforting texture that is perfect for cold evenings. It serves as an excellent main course for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep. The combination of rich beef broth and earthy beans creates a satisfying meal that requires minimal active cooking time, letting your slow cooker do all the hard work.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the beef short ribs.
  2. Simmer the ribs for 10 minutes, then remove them and drain well to reduce excess fat.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Brown the short ribs on all sides until golden, then remove and set aside.
  5. Drain all but 1 teaspoon of the fat from the skillet.
  6. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and saut&# 195;© briefly until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  7. Stir in the chili powder and tomato sauce, cooking for one minute to blend the flavors.
  8. Season the browned ribs with salt and pepper, then place them into the slow cooker.
  9. Pour the garlic-tomato sauce over the ribs and add the sliced onion.
  10. Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours, until the meat is tender.
  11. Remove the ribs from the slow cooker and set aside; skim any visible fat from the liquid.
  12. Add the drained and rinsed red kidney beans to the slow cooker liquid.
  13. Return the ribs to the pot, cover, and cook on High for 1 hour to heat through.
  14. Serve the tender ribs and beans hot, optionally with cornbread.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 3325.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 345.8g532%
Saturated Fat 116.6g583%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2620.0mg110%
Total Carbohydrate 49.9g17%
Dietary Fiber 14.8g60%
Sugars 6.5g
Protein 18.5g37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: american, beans, beef, boiling, chili, cloves, crockpot, kidney, main, oil, onion, pepper, pork, powder, red, ribs, salt, sauce, short, simmering, slow-cooker
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