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Beef

Slow Cooked Flanken Short Ribs

 

 
“Flanken” refers to the style of cut that these ribs are. The cut is across the bone, so that each slice contains a little bone. 
 
“English cut” is another popular way you might have seen short ribs, and that is cut between the ribs, leaving a thick piece of meat sitting on one piece of bone.
 
I do think that properly braising this cut of beef is the best and most authentic way to go, but this is more practical when you can’t be home to watch the oven.
 
This method is tender and flavorful, and I can toss it all into my crock pot the night before, and turn it on in the morning before work. It’s a win- win!
Slow Cooked Flanken Short Ribs
1.5 pounds flanken style short ribs
1 onion, diced
2 small carrots, diced
1 rib celery, diced
3-4 garlic cloves, minced or simply smashed
1/2 cup beef broth (chicken or vegetable works too)
1/2 cup tomato product (chopped, crushed, pureed, etc)
1/4 cup good red wine (one that you would drink)
Salt & pepper to taste 
1. Season the meat to your liking – just make sure it is evenly coating both sides of the meat.
 
2. Layer the vegetables, then the meat, then the liquids in the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours.


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  1. Nina Safar says

    July 9, 2015 at 10:05 pm

    This looks delicious! I want a plate 😉

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  2. Vicky Rina says

    March 2, 2016 at 10:04 pm

    This looks so yummy! I love using my slow cooker. It’s the best to come home to a ready meal! Can’t wait to try this out.

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    • Sandy Leibowitz says

      March 2, 2016 at 10:09 pm

      This is one of my favorites too. It requires little effort and has a lot of flavor! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  3. Zori says

    February 23, 2017 at 11:08 am

    This looks so so delicious! I imagine tasting it right now…wow!!! It’s my favorite?

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    • Sandy Leibowitz says

      February 23, 2017 at 12:03 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. jessica says

    August 31, 2017 at 12:31 pm

    What can I use instead of red wine? thanks

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    • Sandy Leibowitz says

      August 31, 2017 at 2:29 pm

      Hi, you can up the broth to about 3/4 cup and add a tablespoon of red wine vinegar. Let me know how you like it!

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    • Charlotte says

      September 6, 2017 at 8:54 am

      Grape juice

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      • Sandy Leibowitz says

        September 8, 2017 at 11:07 am

        Hi Charlotte! I wouldn’t use JUST grape juice because an acid is needed and grape juice is just sweet. Red wine vingear could work, or possibly another vinegar for that acidic note.

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  5. Donna Avagliano says

    August 6, 2019 at 11:52 am

    I’ve never prepared Flanken Beef Short Ribs and seem to fail even when I follow the directions to the letter. We are an older couple and my husband does not have the best teeth anymore and has trouble with tough meat and is why I use the slow cooker a lot. I had the recipe for a tender Short Rib, but it was the Flanken cut style and is what I purchased. So, with all that said, do you believe this will be tender enough for my husband? And if not, how would you suggest I prepare the flanken beef ribs I’ve purchased.

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    • Sandy Leibowitz says

      August 26, 2019 at 10:11 pm

      Hi Donna. The recipe you commented on can work!

      Reply
  6. Erin says

    May 12, 2020 at 11:58 am

    Should I sear or brown the short ribs before putting in the crockpot?

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    • Sandy Leibowitz says

      August 18, 2020 at 2:04 pm

      Sorry I am just seeing this :/ You don’t have to, but if you do – they will be even better.

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  7. Randy Barr says

    November 23, 2020 at 2:54 pm

    Can I do this on high in the crock pot and for how long 4-5 hours?

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    • Sandy Leibowitz says

      November 23, 2020 at 3:47 pm

      Hi Randy. You can cook it on high but make sure they are fork tender (literally use a fork) or it’s not done. 🙂

      Reply

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