Crockpot Beef Adobo

Ingredients

• 3 lb Flanken-cut short ribs (Rinse if needed and pat completely dry)
• 1 tsp SPG seasoning (Optional; season lightly)
• 1 Onion (Medium, sliced)
• 0.5 cup Shoyu (Japanese soy sauce)
• 0.333 cup Cane vinegar or apple cider vinegar (Choose either cane vinegar or apple cider vinegar)
• 0.333 cup Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Water
• 2 tbsp Oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp Sesame oil
• 2 tbsp Garlic (Minced)
• 1 tsp Black peppercorns (Lightly crushed)
• 1 tsp Ground black pepper
• 3 Bay leaves
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch (For the slurry)
• 2 tbsp Water (Cold; for the slurry)
• Butter (For searing, mentioned in the audio transcript; amount not stated)
• Crispy garlic (For garnish; amount not stated)
• Green onions (Sliced, for garnish; amount not stated)
• Rice (For serving; amount not stated)

Steps

1. 1

   If needed, rinse the flanken-cut short ribs, then pat them completely dry. Lightly season with SPG seasoning if desired.

2. 2

   Heat a skillet until hot and sear the ribs in butter for 1–2 minutes per side, just until browned.

3. 3

   Arrange the seared ribs in the crockpot and top them with the sliced onion.

4. 4

   In a bowl, mix the shoyu, vinegar, brown sugar, ¼ cup water, oyster sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, lightly crushed peppercorns, and ground black pepper.

5. 5

   Pour the mixture over the ribs in the crockpot, then add the bay leaves.

6. 6

   Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until tender. Check the thin flanken ribs early so they do not fall apart completely.

7. 7

   Transfer the ribs to a sheet pan. Skim excess fat from the cooking liquid.

8. 8

   Transfer the cooking liquid to a saucepan and simmer for 5–10 minutes.

9. 9

   Mix the cornstarch with the cold water to make a slurry.

10. 10

    Whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce until glossy and lightly thickened.

11. 11

    Spoon the sauce over the ribs.

12. 12

    Serve over rice and finish with crispy garlic and sliced green onions.

Notes

The description gives both LOW and HIGH cook times; the audio mentions cooking on LOW for five hours. Serve over rice. Butter for searing is mentioned in the audio but not measured in the written ingredient list.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• slow-cooked
• crockpot
• gluten-free option not assured
• dairy-containing
• comfort food
• meal prep