Craving something that warms you right down to your socks? Look no further than this incredible Short Rib Ragu! melt-in-your-mouth beef simmered in a savory sauce is just waiting to be poured over your favorite pasta or mashed potatoes!
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Cook Time7 hourshrs30 minutesmins
Total Time8 hourshrs
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crockpot, pasta
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 380kcal
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Ingredients
2 ½-3 ½poundsbeef short ribs
seasoning salt or salt and black pepperamount as desired
2tablespoonsolive oildivided
¾cupchopped celery
¾cupchopped carrots
¾cupchopped onion
3-4garlic clovesminced
32ouncesmarinara sauce
Optional Bases: pasta, veggie-pasta, or mashed potatoes
Garnish: parmesan cheese and fresh basil
Instructions
Season beef ribs on all sides with seasoning salt or salt and black pepper.
Heat a skillet on high heat and add a tablespoon of the oil. Once the pan is hot and oil starts to smoke, sear the beef ribs on all sides 1-2 minutes each. Transfer the ribs to a Crockpot.
In the same skillet on medium-high heat, add remaining oil, celery, carrots and onion. Scrape up any solid bits from the bottom of the pan and sauté 5 minutes. Add garlic and a cook an additional minute. Season with seasoning salt or salt and pepper.
Pour the vegetable mixture into the Crockpot on top of the short ribs. Pour marinara sauce on top. Mix to coat the short ribs. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
Before serving, transfer short ribs to a large plate. Shred the meat, discarding bones and any excess fat. Place the shredded meat back into the Crockpot and mix to combine.