Here's a simple and delicious recipe for savory, non-greasy short ribs cooked in a crockpot:
Ingredients:
- 2 to 3 pounds of beef short ribs (bone-in or boneless, whichever you prefer)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (or a sweetener of your choice)
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening the sauce)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped green onions (scallions) for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
Season the short ribs with salt and pepper on all sides.
In a bowl, mix the low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, water, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil (if using), and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine the marinade.
Place the seasoned short ribs in the crockpot, and pour the marinade over them. Make sure the short ribs are evenly coated in the marinade.
Set the crockpot to low heat and cook the short ribs for about 6 to 8 hours. Alternatively, you can cook them on high heat for 3 to 4 hours. The cooking time may vary based on your crockpot and the thickness of the ribs, so cook until the meat is tender and easily falls off the bone.
Once the short ribs are cooked, you can remove them from the crockpot and strain the liquid to remove any excess fat. Skim off any visible fat from the surface of the sauce.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the sauce in the crockpot and stir well. Cook on high heat for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serve the short ribs over steamed rice or noodles, drizzled with the savory sauce. Garnish with chopped green onions for added freshness and flavor.
This recipe should result in tender, flavorful short ribs without excess greasiness. Enjoy your delicious and easy-to-make crockpot short ribs!