Slow-Cooker Short Ribs With Cheesy Polenta Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooker Short Ribs With Cheesy Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 cups frozen pearl onions (from a 16-ounce bag); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 lbs beef short ribs with bones; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 3/4 cup low sodium beef broth; 1/4 cup dry red wine; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped (plus additional for garnish); 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup quick-cooking polenta; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, finely shredded

Servings: persons

4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups frozen pearl onions (from a 16-ounce bag)
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 lbs beef short ribs with bones
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3/4 cup low sodium beef broth
1/4 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped (plus additional for garnish)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1 cup quick-cooking polenta
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, finely shredded

1
Combine carrot, onions and garlic in a 6-quart slow cooker.
2
Rinse ribs and pat dry; season with salt and pepper.
3
Heat oil in a large, wide pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
4
Add ribs, in batches, and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, about 15 minutes.
5
Transfer, as cooked, to slow cooker.
6
Stir together tomatoes, broth, wine, parsley, cornstarch and tomato paste in a bowl; pour over ribs. Add bay leaf.
7
Cover and cook, 9 to 11 hours on LOW or 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 hours on HIGH.
8
After cooking, skim off any fat from top (discard bay leaf).
9
Combine 3-3/4 cups water, the polenta and salt in a large saucepan over moderately high heat.
10
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
11
Add cheese and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
12
Serve ribs over polenta and garnish with parsley, if desired.

1496

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

131

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces, 2 cups frozen pearl onions (from a 16-ounce bag), 4 garlic cloves, minced, 4 lbs beef short ribs with bones, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooker Short Ribs With Cheesy Polenta falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Slow-Cooker Short Ribs With Cheesy Polenta

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