Now here’s a beef short ribs recipe you’re free to serve to companyeven on a holiday.

What Are Short Ribs?

Although you might buy boneless short ribs, they are often sold with the bone attached.

Overhead view of the ingredients for Slow-Cooker Balsamic Short Ribs recipe

Photography: Carson Downing, Food: Holly Dreesman, Props: Gabe Greco

For this recipe, we use bone-in English style ribs.

Are Short Ribs Healthy?

This means barbecue, braising, pressure cooking or slow cooking are the best ways to cook short ribs.

Overhead view of the short ribs in skillet for Slow-Cooker Balsamic Short Ribs recipe

Photography: Carson Downing, Food: Holly Dreesman, Props: Gabe Greco

And don’t forget the sauce that’s left behind!

We thicken the cooking liquid on the stove with a little cornstarch so it coats the short ribs easily.

What to Serve with Short Ribs

These short ribs pair well with many side dishes.

Overhead view of hand pouring a measuring cup of broth mixture into slow cooker for Slow-Cooker Balsamic Short Ribs recipe

Photography: Carson Downing, Food: Holly Dreesman, Props: Gabe Greco

Serve them overGarlic Mashed Potatoes,Mashed Celeriac with Herbs,Creamy Mashed CauliflowerorMashed Root Vegetables.

AddLemon-Garlic Green Beans,Garlic-Parmesan AsparagusorBalsamic & Parmesan Roasted Broccoliand aSimple Green Salad with Citronetteto round out your meal.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Bowl of Slow-Cooker Balsamic Short Ribs

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Add the ribs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes total.

Transfer to a 6-quart (or larger) slow cooker.

Stir in tomato paste, garlic and thyme; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

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 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Serve the ribs with the gravy and sprinkled with parsley, if desired.

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Equipment

6-qt.

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