Keto Slow Cooker Short Ribs
Keto slow cooker short ribs braised for 8 hours in beef broth with tomato paste, garlic, thyme and a splash of balsamic, finished with a glossy sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 lb bone-in beef short ribs about 2.5 lb of meat
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp xanthan gum
Instructions
- Season the ribs and sear them in the oil over high heat until deeply browned on every side, about 10 minutes. Work in batches so the pan does not steam.
- Move the ribs to the slow cooker. In the same pan, soften the onion and garlic for 4 minutes, then stir in the tomato paste and cook 1 minute until it darkens.
- Pour in 1 cup of the broth and scrape every brown bit off the bottom of the pan. Let it bubble 2 minutes.
- Tip the pan contents over the ribs and add the rest of the broth, the balsamic, thyme and bay leaf.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours, until the meat pulls away from the bone.
- Lift the ribs out. Skim the fat off the sauce, whisk in the xanthan gum and let it stand 5 minutes to thicken before spooning over.
Notes
Per serving: 5g net carbs, 31g protein, 73g fat, 808 calories. Calculated from the ingredient list using USDA data.