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Root Beer Beef Short Ribs

It's not too sweet (like I would have expected by the name) but instead, gives a subtle sweetness - kind of a "what is that?" flavour. 

When slow cooked in the slow cooker, the meat is so tender, it practically falls off the bone. Straight up, deliciousness.

Root Beer Beef Short Ribs

Over the summer, Mr. Man and I planned a trip to Niagara’s wine country. If you haven’t been, you definitely need to go – even if you are not a wine drinker. Many of the wineries also have restaurants and the food, regardless of which winery you visit, is amazing.

While on the trip, we stopped by a restaurant and I ordered the beef short ribs. Let me tell you, these were the best short ribs I have ever tasted in my life. Mr. Man and I spent months dreaming of revisiting just for these short ribs.

sweet root beer short rib

I decided, instead of dreaming, I was going to figure out how to make this recipe.

I visited the restaurant’s website and viewed the menu to see how they described it. And from there, I developed a recipe, though not exact, it sure comes close!

The recipe (or at least the menu) called for root beer, which I would not have expected. I am not usually a root beer fan and thought that this may have given the beef a, kind of sweeter taste that I’m not sure I would enjoy.

slow cooked beef shot ribs

Sure enough, I tried it, and it tasted amazing!

It's not too sweet (like I would have expected by the name) but instead, gives a subtle sweetness - kind of a "what is that?" flavour. 

When slow cooked in the slow cooker, the meat is so tender, it practically falls off the bone. Straight up, deliciousness.

Whats great about this recipe is that it takes only 20 minutes to prep and then the slow cooker does the rest of the work for you! I let mine cook overnight or while I'm at work, for 10 hours, but you can adjust the time to work with your schedule. 

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Rootbeer Beef Short Ribs

Makes: 2 servings

Prep time:

Cook time:

Ingredients:
  • 2 lbs beef short ribs
  • 1 can root beer
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 250 ml (2 cups) beef broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 springs rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions:
  1. Season beef short ribs with salt, pepper and Chinese five spice
  2. In a skillet with 1 tbsp of oil, saute onions and garlic on medium-high heat
  3. Add the short ribs, searing on all sides (approximately 2 minutes on each side).
  4. Place seared short ribs in the slow cooker
  5. Add the beef broth to the skillet, deglazing the onions and garlic for approximately 5 minutes
  6. Pour the deglazing mixture into the slow cooker with the short ribs.
  7. Add the root beer, rosemary and bayleaves to the slow cooker.
  8. Set the slow cooker for 10 hours.
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Braised, Slow Cooker Lamb Shanks

If you are entertaining this season, this is the only entree to serve your guests! It is literally, fall off the bone perfection. Delicious!

slow roasted lamb shank

‘Tis the season for getting together with friends and family.

For as long as I can remember, our family has been making a turkey for Christmas dinners. And I am so over it.

I’m sick of carrying a 15 pound bird from the grocery store.

I’m sick of basting the bird every half hour.

I’m sick of the same tasting bird year after year. …After year.  …After year.

So this year, I decided to change it up. I wanted something easy – that didn’t look like it was easy.

I wanted something that looked refined and elegant, and tasted delicious. And most of all, I wanted something easy.

seared lamb shank

I have a serious love for my slow cooker.  You couldn’t pry it away from me. I love finding new recipes for my slow cooker.  It really is the best “set it and forget it” kitchen appliance.

Every time I go out for dinner, I check to see if lamb is on the menu. And if it is, that’s what I’m getting!  So why not make it at home.  This recipe is just as delicious. And when you make it at home, its always a fraction of the price (and who doesn’t love that?!!?)

I sear the lamb shanks before putting it in the slow cooker. This seals all that delicious flavor in. The red wine also adds a beautiful richness to the lamb. And I guarantee you, there is no “gamey” taste so often associated with lamb with this recipe.

For the ed wine, don’t bother getting anything expensive. I usually use whatever is leftover from a night with the girls – as long as it hasn’t been open for too long and turned acidic.

fall off the bone lamb shanks

If you are entertaining this season, this is the only entree to serve your guests! It is literally, fall off the bone perfection.

I serve this with chive and cheddar mash potatoes, drizzled with the lamb gravy, and grilled asparagus. Delicious!

Believe me, this recipe is sure to impress your guest!

lamb shanks
braised lamb shanks

Description of Recipe

Serves: 4

Prep time:

Cook time:

Ingredients:
  • 4 lamb shanks
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 350 ml red wine
  • 250 ml beef or chicken broth
  • flour
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • a spring of rosemary
  • olive oil

Instructions:
  1. heat a frying pan with a little olive oil on medium high heat
  2. clean lamb shanks of access fat and pat dry
  3. season lamb with salt and pepper
  4. dust lamb in flour
  5. sear lamb in the frying pan on all sides until a light crust forms
  6. place lamb in the slow cooker
  7. deglaze frying pan with the red wine and let simmer for5 minutes
  8. add onions, garlic, rosemary, broth and wine to the slow cooker
  9. set slow cooker for 6 hours
braised slow cooker lamb shanks
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