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Tender Herb-Crusted Guinness Braised Short Ribs Recipe Easy Slow Cooker Meal

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A comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender beef short ribs braised in Guinness stout with a fresh herb crust and root vegetables, perfect for cozy dinners with minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds beef short ribs, bone-in, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 1/2 cups Guinness Stout (360 ml)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped (optional)
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 small rutabaga or turnip, peeled and cubed (optional)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth (240 ml), preferably low sodium
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (30 g) for dredging (substitute almond or gluten-free flour for gluten-free version)

Instructions

  1. Pat the short ribs dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper. Dredge each rib lightly in flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear ribs in batches without crowding, about 3-4 minutes per side until deeply browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add sliced onions and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook another 2 minutes.
  4. Add chopped carrots, celery, parsnips, and rutabaga to the skillet, tossing to coat in pan juices.
  5. Transfer vegetables to the slow cooker. Arrange seared ribs on top. Sprinkle chopped fresh herbs evenly over the ribs.
  6. Pour Guinness and beef broth into the slow cooker, ensuring ribs are partially submerged but not swimming.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, until ribs are fork-tender and falling off the bone.
  8. Carefully remove ribs and vegetables with tongs and a slotted spoon. If sauce is too thin, transfer to a saucepan and simmer over medium heat until reduced and slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  9. Serve ribs with root vegetables and drizzle with Guinness sauce. Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Searing ribs is essential to lock in flavor and create the herb crust. Shake off excess flour to avoid gummy coating. Use fresh herbs for best flavor; dried herbs can be substituted with increased quantity. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend and verify broth ingredients. If using oven braising, cook at 300°F (150°C) for 3 to 3.5 hours covered.

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Keywords: slow cooker short ribs, Guinness braised ribs, herb crust, comfort food, slow cooker meal, beef short ribs, root vegetables, easy dinner

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