Slow Cooker Cabernet Beef Short Ribs with Mascarpone Polenta.
It wouldn’t be December if I wasn’t serving you a hug in a bowl.
I’m about to do everything in my power to convince you that you need mascarpone polenta for dinner. Tonight. No waiting!
Look at those short ribs. !!!!!!!!!
If this doesn’t scream comfort food, I don’t know what does.
But first.
Let’s talk about the mascarpone polenta.
Over the weekend, my cousin Lacy had a meal similar to this and texted me that I HAD to make it asap. It sounded so good – and exactly like the sort of meals I crave when the weather is cold and snowy, but also something that could be perfect for Christmas – that I did make it. Instantly!
The polenta is completely to die for. It’s super creamy and smooth and the mascarpone adds some richness without making it more heavy. I wanted to eat it spoonful by spoonful right out of that pot.
I was feeling a serious holiday comfort food dish. While I love the idea of a roast or tenderloin, there is just something so welcoming about a warm cheesey bowl of polenta topped with fall-apart short ribs.
My grandma always made a large beef tenderloin on Christmas day and my mom has been doing the same. I love it – it’s fantastic. But Christmas day is so cozy and PJ-centered and hey-let’s-sit-by-the-tree-and-pour-Baileys-in-our-coffee that I’m thinking we need a polenta short rib bowl come the 25th. You would hear no complaints from me.
Also! A minute here. We need to discuss my favorite slow cooker! I used it for these short ribs and you can actually SEAR inside the slow cooker. It is LIFE changing. Favorite ever. And ever. Buy it as a Christmas gift to yourself!
Anyhoo.
There is something so comforting yet celebratory about beef short ribs. So tender and rich, but still so inviting and not fancy or pretentious at ALL. They want to get in on the PJs and Baileys coffee fun too.
Not to mention that I just adore meals in bowls. Who needs a plate?
Slow Cooker Cabernet Beef Short Ribs with Mascarpone Polenta
Ingredients
- 10 to 12 beef short ribs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup your favorite Cabernet
- fresh chopped herbs for garnish
mascarpone polenta
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 3/4 cup polenta coarse grind cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup mascarpone cheese
- 4 ounces pecorino Romano cheese freshly grated
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Sprinkle the short ribs with the salt, pepper and flour. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Add the short ribs in batches and sear until golden brown on all sides. Deglaze the pan with the cabernet. Place the short ribs and liquid in the slow cooker and repeat with remaining ribs.
- Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
- Remove the ribs from the slow cooker (keep the juices!) and place them on a plate to cool so you can handle them comfortably. Once slightly cooler, pull the beef off the bone and remove and bits of fat if desired. Place all the shredded beef back into the slow cooker and into the juices. Set the crockpot back on low or warm and toss well. The ribs are ready to eat at this point, but I like to let them soak up the juice for about 30 minutes.
mascarpone polenta
- About 30 minutes before serving the short ribs, bring the chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan. Slowly whisk in the polenta Turn the heat down to medium low and continue to stir until the mixture thickens. Once the mixture has come together and the cornmeal is thoroughly combined, reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook until the polenta is creamy and resembles the consistency of oatmeal, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes. If at any time the polenta looks parched, dry or too thick, add in some extra chicken stock ¼ cup at a time. After 30 minutes, stir in the butter, cheeses, salt and pepper. Taste and add more seasoning or cheese if desired.
- To serve, scoop the polenta into a bowl. Top with the shredded short ribs and chopped fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
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53 Comments on “Slow Cooker Cabernet Beef Short Ribs with Mascarpone Polenta.”
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Oh. my. gosh. This looks like it would melt in your mouth!! And thanks for the tip on the slow cooker. I had one with a ceramic insert, and it totally shattered when we moved. I’ve been dying for a new one. I wonder if it’s too late to request this for Christmas…
I’m such a massive fan of polenta! This recipe looks delicious x
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Such a great cozy meal for this week! This looks delish!
This is such an elegant bowl of comfort!
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WHAAAAT?? A slow cooker you can sear IN? I’ve never heard of such! That would save me at least one pan a week since I use my crock pot weekly. Thanks for the tip! Also, this recipe looks divine. The mascarpone polenta reminds me of cheese grits (southerner here). :)
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this sounds so cozy! i definitely don’t make polenta enough, even though it’s so easy and goes with everything. and polenta isn’t polenta without cheese and butter, so this sound perfect (:
Mmmm Jessica this looks so good! I’m making Martha Stewart’s Sicilian Beef Stew on Christmas Eve! It’s supposed to go over mashed potatoes, but I had decided to do polenta instead to make it more Italian. Seeing your recipe makes me that much more excited for it!! Merry Christmas =)
looks yummy!
omg!! this looks SO good + a mascarpone polenta??? definitely something I have to try! Xx
Hey Jess, might want to add that you deglaze with the wine.. :-)
you had me at mascarpone polenta! that didn’t take much convincing…
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My family doesn’t eat beef, but this looks amazing! Could I do a pork cut instead? (is that a stupid question?)
Crockpot heaven! I need this!
Looks yummy! my fav pizza topping is carmelized onions.
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YUM!!! I am totally making this! I love short ribs and am such a sucker for a good crock pot recipe!
I would take tiny bites of this just to make it last all the longer :)
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what a perfect combination! Love short ribs and polenta, haven’t made polenta in a long time, this looks absolutely wonderful! Will have to make this in the next week, thank you for sharing this!
This looks so good for Christmas dinner-especially since we’ll just have to use up the rest of the wine once the bottle is opened…
Any tips on how to make this in a dutch oven? I’m cooking at my parents’ house and they don’t have a crockpot (insane, I know).
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Can you use boneless short ribs
Cooking this now!
how did it go?
I made this for Christmas dinner and holy moly was it fantastic! I could have eaten a whole pot of that polenta all by myself. I halved the recipe since it was just my husband and me and it worked great (plus we have some leftovers!). I love gremolata with short ribs so I made some of that to put on top, which was yummy too. Thanks for posting the recipe! I’ll definitely be making it again.
Made this for Christmas dinner and it was a HUGE hit! !95 to mention super easy and the last minute prep was a cinch. Amazing recipe.
I just bought an Instant Pot so I might be trying this as my first recipe with it! Now to figure out the timing….
This sounds so delicious. Pinning it for future use. I’m betting I can sub a chuck roast for the ribs here. It’s the same type of meat. I know the bones would add to the overall flavor profile. Thank you for the recipe.
Oh-my-god. Mascarpone in polenta is genius! Ans my slow-cooker needs a little love.
10-12 short ribs seems like a lot, they’re usually pretty big when i get them, what weight does this come out for you?
I just served this for 4 girls and used 2.5 lbs of short rib and it was just enough! They definitely shrink down a LOT after cooking for 9 hours.
I just served this and it was a hit! I did feel like it need a little something extra, so after I pulled the meat off the bone to put back into the crock pot I added in some sliced mushrooms I had sautéed in butter, garlic, and the same Cabernet I used for the ribs! Delicious! I also definitely added more wine into the crock pot when I initially put the short ribs in.
Served with a light and fresh arugula salad with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper on the side
Made this for dinner tonight! Used beef broth instead of wine but i was so yummy! My youngest loved the polenta and my oldest the beef lol
Made this for dinner tonight and there wasn’t enough liquid. The ribs we’re good, but didn’t shred ( were too tough), so we cut them up instead. Is more than 1/3 cup of wine required?
Hi would pork ribs work??
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Polenta made this way was so good!