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Day 2 Dinner: Slow-Cooked Beef Short Ribs + Bacon-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Prep Time:

10 Minutes

Cook Time:

3-4 Hours

Serves:

1

Level:

Intermediate

About the Recipe

Tender, fall-off-the-bone beef short ribs slowly braised until rich and savory, served alongside Brussels sprouts roasted to crispy perfection in delicious bacon fat. This hearty, comforting dinner delivers flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

Slow-Cooked Beef Short Ribs:

  • 2-3 beef short ribs (approximately 8-10 oz)

  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • ½ cup beef broth or water (use a clean, sugar-free broth)

  • Optional: 1 tablespoon butter or beef tallow for extra richness

Bacon-Roasted Brussels Sprouts:

  • 1 cup Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

  • 1 tablespoon rendered bacon fat

  • Sea salt, to taste

Preparation

Beef Short Ribs (Slow Cooker Method):

  1. Season & Prep: Season short ribs generously with salt and pepper. Optional: brown ribs briefly in a skillet with butter or beef tallow for extra depth (about 2 minutes per side).

  2. Slow Cook: Place ribs into a slow cooker and pour beef broth or water around them. Cook on low heat for 3-4 hours, until meat is extremely tender and falling off the bone.

    Cooking Tip: Cooking on low and slow ensures melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.


Bacon-Roasted Brussels Sprouts:

  1. Roast Brussels Sprouts: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss Brussels sprouts with melted bacon fat and sea salt, spreading evenly on a baking sheet.

  2. Cook: Roast for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden, crispy, and caramelized.

    Cooking Tip: Bacon fat adds flavor and crispness to Brussels sprouts—don’t overcrowd pan for best results.


Meat Lover’s Flavor Boost Options:

  • Crispy Bacon Pieces: Top Brussels sprouts with crumbled crispy bacon bits before serving.

  • Horseradish Cream (optional dairy): Mix sour cream with a little prepared horseradish to serve alongside ribs.

  • Red Wine Reduction (optional): Simmer red wine with pan juices until thickened for a rich sauce.

  • Garlic Butter: Finish short ribs with a pat of garlic-infused butter for extra savory richness.


Recipes Created by BloodSugarChef.com

Meal Plan by American Diabetes Society

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