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Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs

Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs That Melt in Your Mouth

Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs are a comforting, hearty dish featuring tender beef and a savory sauce that's perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 ribs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ribs
  • 3 pounds beef short ribs bone-in preferred for maximum flavor
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for browning the ribs
For the Sauce
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Directions
  1. Pat the beef short ribs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Sear the ribs for 2-3 minutes on each side until nicely browned.
  3. Add more olive oil to the skillet if necessary, then toss in the chopped onions. Sauté until soft and golden, about 5 minutes, then stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for an additional minute.
  4. Carefully deglaze the skillet with balsamic vinegar, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in the beef broth, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and black pepper, allowing it to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Transfer the seared ribs to the slow cooker. Pour the aromatic sauce mixture over the ribs, ensuring they are mostly submerged.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender.
  7. If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the short ribs and simmer the sauce in a saucepan for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ribCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs before serving for added flavor and color.

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