Incredibly tender and flavorful slow cooker balsamic braised short ribs are easy to make yet delicious enough for a date night or dinner party! They’re cozy, comforting, cold-weather food at it’s finest. (gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free)
Turn down the lights, pour some wine, and cue the Sinatra. I’ve got the perfect dinner recipe for date night at home.
These tender slow cooker balsamic braised short ribs are simply irresistible and make the perfect romantic date night dinner. They’re the perfect dish to make when you want something cozy but impressive to share with the person you love. If you’re looking for a recipe to switch up your go-to date night steak or pasta dish, this right here is it.
One of the best things about these Slow Cooker Balsamic Braised Short Ribs is that all of the hands-on work is done ahead of time. You sear the ribs and then throw everything in the slow cooker to simmer away for hours while you are free to do other things. You’ll come back to a house that smells AH-MAZING and a luxurious dinner of fall-off-the-bone-tender beef short ribs with a flavor that is out of this world.
I like to serve these delicious balsamic braised short ribs over polenta or some of my healthy mushrooms risotto. It’s the ultimate romantic, comforting meal with a glass of red and some soft music in the background. They’d also be just as delicious with a side of brown butter sage sweet potato mash and some roasted brussels sprouts.
Whatever you do, you’ve got to put these slow cooker balsamic braised short ribs on the menu for your date asap. If you’re not married yet, you just might be on your way by the end of the meal. They’re THAT GOOD.
Slow Cooker Balsamic Braised Short Ribs
Incredibly tender and flavorful slow cooker balsamic braised short ribs are easy to make yet delicious enough for a date night or dinner party! They’re cozy, comforting, cold-weather food at it’s finest. (gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Total Time: 4-6 hours
- Yield: 3-4 servings
- Category: main dish
- Method: slow cooker
Ingredients
- About 1.5 lb beef short ribs
- Kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, sliced thinly
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 sprigs thyme
Instructions
- Liberally season short ribs with salt and pepper. Heat oil over high heat in a skillet. Sear short ribs until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
- Place onion slices and garlic in the bottom of the crock pot. Add short ribs, vinegar, worcestershire, broth, and thyme. Cook on low 4-6 hours.
- Optional: Remove ribs form crock pot and place on a baking sheet lined with foil. Place under the broiler for 3-5 minutes.
- Serve topped with a spoonful of liquid from the crock pot.
Keywords: short ribs, beef, slow cooker, crock pot, dinner
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