How to Make Whole30® Asian Slow Cooker Braised Short Ribs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a flavorful and satisfying dish that fits within the guidelines of the Whole30® program? Look no further than this Whole30® Asian Slow Cooker Braised Short Ribs recipe. These tender, succulent short ribs are braised in a savory, Asian-inspired sauce that is free of any non-compliant ingredients, making it the perfect option for anyone following a Whole30® or looking for a delicious, healthy meal.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds beef short ribs, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 large sweet onions, peeled and quartered
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 4 carrots, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • ¼ cup coconut aminos (soy-free seasoning sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder (Optional)
  • 3 green onions, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Season short ribs liberally on all sides with sea salt and cracked black pepper.
  • Heat coconut oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat and brown short ribs and onions in batches on all sides, 5 to 8 minutes. Place ribs and onion in a slow cooker. Add celery, carrots, and cinnamon stick.
  • Stir beef broth, coconut aminos, fish sauce, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl and pour over ingredients in the slow cooker. Cover with a lid.
  • Cook on Low until ribs are cooked through and flavors are well combined, 6 to 8 hours. Remove ribs. Raise heat to High and stir in arrowroot powder. Cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve ribs topped with sauce and chopped green onions.
  • Nutrition

    507 cal.

    • Total Fat: 40g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 1059mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 498mg