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Crockpot Beef Short Ribs: Your Easy, Delicious Dinner!

A delicious and easy recipe for Crockpot Beef Short Ribs that results in tender, flavorful meat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds beef short ribs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves

Method
 

  1. Season the beef short ribs with salt and black pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the short ribs on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. Transfer the ribs to the crockpot.
  4. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  5. Pour in the beef broth, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, tomato paste, dried thyme, and bay leaves. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
  6. Pour the sauce mixture over the short ribs in the crockpot.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
  8. Once cooked, remove the short ribs from the crockpot and let them rest for a few minutes. Discard the bay leaves.
  9. If desired, skim excess fat from the sauce and serve it alongside the ribs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar to the sauce before cooking.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the ribs once cooked and simmer the sauce on the stovetop for 10-15 minutes until it reduces to your desired consistency.

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