This Creole Short Ribs recipe is a hearty, slow-cooked dish packed with Southern flavor and aromatic spices. It features rich tomato sauce, green peppers, onions, and a medley of bold seasonings like cayenne and oregano. Designed for the convenience of a crock pot, it transforms a tougher cut of meat, beef short ribs, into a tender, savory main course perfect for cold nights or family gatherings. The creole seasoning gives it a gentle heat and vibrant character that makes it an easy favorite for comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
- 3 to 3½ lbs beef short ribs
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1½ cups canned tomatoes
- 1 green pepper (large, diced)
- 2 onions (small, chopped)
- 2 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 dash cayenne
- ¼ tsp dried oregano (crushed)
Instructions
Step 1: Brown Ribs
- Heat oil or shortening in a skillet.
- Brown short ribs on all sides over medium heat. Remove and set aside.
Step 2: Combine Ingredients in Crock Pot
- Place browned ribs in crock pot.
- Add canned tomatoes, diced green pepper, onions, salt, pepper, cayenne, and oregano.
Step 3: Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until ribs are tender.
- Skim off excess fat before serving.
Tips
- Brown the ribs well for deeper flavor before slow cooking
- Skim excess fat from the surface before serving
- Add a bay leaf for extra depth
- Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or grits
- Increase cayenne for a spicier Creole profile
- Substitute crushed tomatoes for a chunkier sauce
- Add celery for a classic Creole trinity variation
- Finish with chopped parsley for freshness
Nutrition
Calories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 39gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 980mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 215IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 5mg
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