Nachos with Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs

Prep:45minCook:6h 45min

-Chili powder could be used instead of the chiles. -(TEST) using actual mexican crema instead of sour cream. -Would work equally well with like chuck roast instead of short ribs I think. -Sauce can also be made from a bechamel if you don't have sodium citrate. -(TEST) Maybe add some crumbled cotija cheese too when assembling?

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:47:32 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories961 kcal (48%)

Total Fat73.1 g (104%)

Carbs35.4 g (14%)

Sugars6.6 g (7%)

Protein41.1 g (82%)

Sodium1451.4 mg (73%)

Fiber7.1 g (25%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Short Ribs

Step 1

Preheat oven to 500F. Quarter the onion, bell peppers, and tomatillos and place on an oiled baking sheet. Roast until browned and blistered.

white onion1

red bell pepper1

green bell pepper1

tomatillos4

Step 2

Place the dried chiles in a pan over medium-high heat and toast for 3-5 minutes, rotating occasionally. Do not allow them to smoke.

ancho pepper1

guajillo pepper1

pasilla pepper1

Step 3

Remove the chiles to a bowl and allow to cool slightly. Cut off stems and discard seeds, if desired.

ancho pepper1

guajillo pepper1

pasilla pepper1

Step 4

Raise the pan heat to high and add olive oil. Sear the short ribs on all sides, then place them in the slow cooker.

olive oil2 tablespoons

beef short ribs3 pounds

Step 5

Add the roasted veggies, toasted chiles, lime juice, minced garlic, and beef broth to a blender. Blend until smooth.

white onion1

red bell pepper1

green bell pepper1

tomatillos4

ancho pepper1

guajillo pepper1

pasilla pepper1

lime juiced1

garlic4 cloves

beef broth14.5 ounce

Step 6

Add the blended mixture to the slow cooker and cook on LOW for at least six hours.

Step 7

Remove the short ribs from the slow cooker and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Remove the bones and shred the meat, then add the shredded meat back to the slow cooker and allow it to sit on WARM until ready to assemble nachos.

beef short ribs3 pounds

Cheese Sauce

Step 8

Shred the cheese and set aside.

sharp cheddar cheese16 ounces

Step 9

Add the milk to a pot and heat over medium high heat. As soon as boiling is observed, add the sodium citrate and stir with a whisk for about 1 minute.

whole milk1 cup

sodium citrate1 teaspoon

Step 10

Add shredded cheese and reduce heat to medium. Stir continuously until cheese is melted. If a thinner sauce is desired, add more milk and stir well in 1 tablespoon increments. If the sauce is not coming together well, add sodium citrate in 1/4 tsp increments and stir for 1-2 minutes before adding more.

sharp cheddar cheese16 ounces

Step 11

Keep warm over very low heat until ready to assemble nachos.