Whether you use a slow cooker or the oven, make time for these Braised Chipotle Short Ribs. All you need is 15 minutes of prep and hours of love in the oven, and you will be rewarded with a rich and spicy taste of time.
INGREDIENTS
- ▢2 tablespoons olive oil
- ▢6 pieces short ribs
- ▢kosher salt
- ▢freshly ground black pepper
- ▢4 small carrots diced
- ▢4 stalks celery diced
- ▢1 medium onion diced
- ▢6 cloves garlic smashed
- ▢2 tablespoons flour
- ▢4 Chipotle peppers in Adobe sauce
- ▢2 teaspoons adobe sauce from Chipotle peppers
- ▢2 cups red wine a syrah or zinfandel would be nice or hard cider
- ▢1 cup beef stock
- ▢2 bay leaves
INSTRUCTIONS
- This may be prepared in a slow cooker or in the oven. If using the oven, preheat to 275°F.
- Place an ovenproof casserole, Dutch oven, or heatproof slow cooker insert over medium heat. Add olive oil, and heat until it is very hot but not yet smoking. Season short ribs generously with salt and pepper on all sides. Add short ribs to the pot, working in batches if necessary (take care not to let the short ribs touch – you run the risk of them steaming rather than browning). Cook ribs until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Do not rush!
- Remove ribs from casserole, and set aside.
- Remove excess fat, leaving just about 2-3 Tbsp in the casserole.
- Add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to oil in the casserole, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and golden, about 10 minutes. Season with a little salt and pepper.
- Add flour, Chipotle peppers and adobo sauce to the casserole, and stir to combine. Deglaze the pan with the wine; stir with a wooden spoon until all browned bits have been scraped from the pan. Bring to a simmer, then add beef stock.
- Return browned ribs to the casserole and add the bay leaves. Bring the liquid to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover the casserole, and place it in the oven or slow cooker. If using a slow cooker, cook on high setting. Cook until ribs are very tender, about 3 hours.
NUTRITION
Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 598mg | Potassium: 516mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 10190IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1.3mg
