Crockpot Beef Short Ribs: Discover the Secret to Tenderness!
Discover the secret to tenderness with these juicy, rich, and fall-off-the-bone good Crockpot Beef Short Ribs, a slow cooker masterpiece!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs bone-in beef short ribs
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ cup red wine (optional, but flavor-packed)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Season ribs generously with salt and pepper. In a hot skillet, sear them on all sides until browned.
- Add sliced onion, garlic, and carrots to the bottom of your slow cooker. Place seared ribs on top.
- In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, and Worcestershire. Pour over the ribs, then toss in thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.
- Remove herbs and bay leaf. Serve ribs with mashed potatoes, polenta, or buttery noodles, drizzled with sauce.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the ribs overnight.
- Feel free to adjust vegetables to your liking; potatoes or celery can be great additions.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Protein: 40g