Tender Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs
These Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs are fall-apart tender, packed with rich, savory flavors, and perfect for a comforting meal. Made with a flavorful blend of beef broth, soy sauce, garlic, and herbs, they cook low and slow for maximum juiciness. This one-pot meal is effortless to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend dinner. Serve these melt-in-your-mouth short ribs with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or rice for a hearty dish. A must-try slow cooker recipe for beef lovers!
Ingredients:
3 lbs beef short ribs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups beef broth (for extra richness)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 cup carrots, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
Directions:
Prep the Ribs:
Season the beef short ribs generously with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the ribs on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to the crockpot.
Sauté the Vegetables:
In the same skillet, add onion and garlic. Cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste and cook for another minute.
Make the Flavorful Sauce:
Add beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves to the skillet.
Bring to a simmer and stir until sugar is dissolved.
Slow Cook to Perfection:
Pour the sauce and vegetable mixture over the short ribs in the crockpot.
Add carrots and celery.
Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours (or HIGH for 4-5 hours), until the meat is fall-apart tender.
Serve & Enjoy:
Remove short ribs from the crockpot and discard bay leaves.
Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or rice for a comforting meal.
Cooking Details:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8-10 hours
Total Time: 8-10 hours 15 minutes
Calories: ~500 kcal per serving
Servings: 4
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