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Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs

Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs
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This Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs recipe offers a deeply satisfying, tender, and flavorful meal with minimal effort. Perfectly slow-cooked to melt in your mouth, these ribs come with a rich, luscious sauce that’s ideal for casual weeknights or special family dinners. Simple ingredients combine to create a complex taste, making this dish both easy to prepare and incredibly delicious.

Ingredients

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Meat

  • 2.5 to 3 lbs beef short ribs, well-marbled

Aromatics

  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Liquid Ingredients

  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Seasonings and Sweeteners

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Fresh Herbs

  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ribs: Pat the beef short ribs dry with paper towels. Season them generously with salt and black pepper. For extra flavor, sear the ribs in a hot skillet for a few minutes on each side until browned (optional but recommended).
  2. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until soft and fragrant. This creates a flavorful base to enrich the sauce.
  3. Combine Ingredients in the Slow Cooker: Transfer the ribs, sautéed onions, and garlic into the slow cooker. Add beef broth, soy sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary. Ensure ribs are mostly submerged in liquid for even cooking.
  4. Slow Cook Low and Slow: Set the slow cooker on low and cook for 7 to 8 hours. Alternatively, cook on high for about 4 hours, though the texture may be less tender.
  5. Finish and Serve: Carefully remove ribs and tent loosely with foil to keep warm. If the sauce is thin, thicken it by simmering in a saucepan or whisking in a cornstarch slurry. Pour sauce over ribs or serve on the side.

Notes

  • Choose short ribs with good marbling for best tenderness and flavor.
  • Searing ribs locks in juices and adds caramelized depth.
  • Keep ribs partially covered in liquid to prevent drying out.
  • Let ribs rest covered for 10 minutes before serving to retain juices.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme for brightness.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes, polenta, roasted vegetables, or buttered noodles.

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Keywords: slow cooker, beef short ribs, easy dinner, slow cooked ribs, comfort food, tender beef, gluten free

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