Easy 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs

This easy slow cooker beef short ribs recipe is the ultimate comfort food dinner made with just 4 simple ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights, family meals, or lazy Sundays, these tender boneless beef short ribs cook low and slow until they become juicy, melt-in-your-mouth delicious all in a rich, savory gravy your family will love.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Only 4 ingredients simple pantry staples

Set it and forget it hands-off slow cooker meal

Ultra tender beef fall-apart texture every time

Rich, savory gravy perfect over mashed potatoes or rice

Family-friendly comfort food loved by kids and adults

Perfect for meal prep great leftovers that reheat beautifully

Ingredients:

3 pounds boneless beef short ribs (trimmed)

1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup

1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix

1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth

How to Make Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs

1. Prepare the meat
Place the boneless beef short ribs in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker.

2. Mix the sauce
In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, and beef broth until smooth.

3. Combine
Pour the mixture over the beef, making sure all pieces are well coated.

4. Slow cook
Cover and cook on:

LOW: 7–8 hours

HIGH: 4–5 hours
Until the beef is tender and easily shreds.

5. Finish & serve
Shred the beef with two forks and mix it into the gravy. Serve hot and enjoy!

Serving Ideas:

This slow cooker short ribs recipe pairs perfectly with:

Creamy mashed potatoes

Buttered egg noodles

Fluffy white rice

Steamed vegetables like broccoli or green beans

Crusty bread or dinner rolls to soak up the gravy

Recipe Tips & Variations:

Swap cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken or celery for a different flavor

Add a touch of ketchup or Worcestershire sauce for extra depth

Thicken the gravy with a cornstarch slurry if desired

Add sliced carrots and onions for a one-pot meal

Turn leftovers into sandwiches, sliders, or wraps

Benefits of This Recipe:

Saves time with minimal prep work

Uses budget-friendly ingredients

Creates a restaurant-quality meal at home

Great for family gatherings and meal prep

Delivers rich flavor with almost no effort