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Tender Braised Short Ribs - Dump and Go Dinner

<p>Slow cooked to fall apart tender perfection and infused with a rich red wine sauce, these braised short ribs are undeniably delicious. Pair with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted brussels sprouts for a dinner to enjoy down to the last sumptuous forkful.</p>
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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 4 pounds Beef Short Ribs
  • 2 1/2 cups dice Onion
  • 2 teaspoons mince Garlic, Cloves
  • 1 cup Red Wine
  • 2/3 cups Ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 2 individual Thyme, Fresh

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Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = about 8 ounces
  • 466 Calories
  • 23g Total Fat
  • 10g Sat Fat
  • 0g Trans Fat
  • 134mg Cholesterol
  • 876mg Sodium
  • 13g Total Carb
  • 1g Fiber
  • 9g Total Sugars (Includes 6g Added Sugars)
  • 44g Protein
  • 13 WW Freestyle

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. Sprinkle salt and pepper over ribs.
  2. Place ribs in slow cooker, cover with onions and garlic.
  3. In bowl, whisk together wine, ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar.
  4. Pour on top of meat in slow cooker.
  5. Place sprigs of thyme on top of meat.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. Sprinkle salt and pepper over ribs.
  2. Divide ribs among indicated number of freezer bags. Add onions and garlic to the bag.
  3. In bowl, whisk together wine, ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar.
  4. Add to bag and squish around until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Add fresh thyme sprigs.
  6. Remove as much air as possible. Label, seal and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: In fridge
  2. Empty contents of freezer bag into slow cooker.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.