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Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe

Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe

4.9 from 15 reviews

These Crockpot Beef Short Ribs are a comforting and hearty dish perfect for a cozy dinner at home. The beef ribs are cooked low and slow with vegetables and aromatics, resulting in tender, flavorful meat that falls off the bone. The rich gravy-like sauce that forms during cooking is perfect for spooning over mashed potatoes or creamy polenta.

Ingredients

Scale

Bone-In Beef Short Ribs

  • 3 lbs Bone-In Beef Short Ribs

Baby Carrots

  • 3 Cups Baby Carrots

Mushrooms

  • 2 Cups Mushrooms (Sliced)

Other Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Beef Broth
  • 1 Cup Red Wine (Optional – See Notes)
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 8 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic (Minced)
  • Salt (To Taste)
  • Pepper (To Taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Short Ribs: Season the short ribs with salt and pepper. Brown all sides in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Crockpot Assembly: Place the browned short ribs, carrots, mushrooms, beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, butter, bay leaf, thyme, and garlic in the crockpot.
  3. Cook: Cook on low for 8 hours until the meat is tender. Remove the ribs and vegetables, discard the herbs, and reserve the cooking liquid.
  4. Serve: Serve the ribs and vegetables with mashed sweet potatoes, drizzled with the cooking liquid.

Notes

  • Red wine adds depth to the sauce but can be omitted if preferred.

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Keywords: Crockpot Beef Short Ribs, Slow Cooker Ribs, Comfort Food