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These Crockpot beef short ribs are cooked low and slow for deep flavor and fall-apart tenderness. Perfect for special date nights and cozy family dinners!
Nothing says comfort quite like the Crockpot. And if you’re running out of dinner inspirations, try these beef short ribs.
Cooked in a rich red wine sauce, these short ribs turn out juicy, tender, and just waiting to be served with mashed potatoes.
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Make the most of your Crockpot from morning to night! Try our Crockpot French toast casserole and Crockpot shepherd’s pie.
Why You’ll Love This Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe
- After a quick sear, these slow cooker beef short ribs are essentially a dump-and-go meal.
- Slow-cooked to fall-off-the-bone perfection in rich red wine gravy, these short ribs make even picky eaters enjoy their veggie sides!
- This slow cooker beef recipe is adaptable with affordable cuts, vegetables you love, and spices you prefer.
Ingredients
Bone-in beef short ribs – Bone-in short ribs are the best choice for Crockpot beef short ribs because the bones add flavor to the sauce.
Kosher salt and pepper – We’re keeping the seasonings in this slow cooker beef short ribs recipe simple, but feel free to add other seasonings you like to give the ribs layers of flavor. Cayenne pepper adds a nice kick!
Olive oil – For searing the beef.
Onion and garlic cloves – For deliciously deep and savory Crockpot ribs.
Baby carrots – The great thing about these easy short ribs is that you don’t need to prepare the veggies separately!
Dry red wine, beef broth, and tomato paste – They make up the rich red wine sauce where we’ll cook the beef short ribs long and slow.
Dried thyme, parsley, and bay leaf – Dried herbs are more practical, but feel free to use fresh herbs.
Cornstarch – We’ll use cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce of the slow-cooked beef.
Mashed potatoes – Starchy, comforting sides are always a win with Crockpot ribs! I think mac and cheese will also be delicious.
Ingredient Substitutions For Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs
Chuck roast
If you’re on a budget, consider making this Crockpot beef short ribs recipe with chuck roast!
Tart cherry juice
Don’t want to use Cabernet Sauvignon? Tart cherry juice makes a fantastic braising liquid.
Red potatoes
Carrots are not the only vegetables that you can use in this Crockpot beef ribs recipe. You can’t go wrong with red potatoes!
Tips For Making This Recipe
Let Your Seasoned Ribs Sit
For perfectly tender slow cooker beef short ribs, let your seasoned meat rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before searing it.
Don’t Skip Searing
For a deeper flavor, we start this Crockpot beef short ribs recipe by searing the meat to caramelize the fat.
Leftover Tips
These easy short ribs make amazing leftovers! You can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To serve, reheat over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
Slow Cooker Short Ribs Recipe FAQs
Can you use boneless short ribs instead of bone-in?
Absolutely! You can use either bone-in or boneless beef short ribs in this slow cooker short ribs recipe. Just trim off any thick layers of fat as needed.
How long do you cook ribs in a slow cooker?
To avoid tough beef short ribs, the cooking process should take 6 to 8 hours in the Crockpot, with an extra 30 minutes on low if needed.
What to serve with slow cooker beef short ribs?
Besides mashed potatoes, this Crockpot short ribs recipe pairs well with mashed cauliflower, cornbread, roasted broccoli, and garlic butter green beans!
What can I use instead of red wine in this beef short ribs slow cooker recipe?
You can still make these easy Crockpot short ribs even if you don’t cook with wine. Just use an equal amount of beef broth with 1 to 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar or Worcestershire sauce.
Can I freeze Crockpot ribs?
This slow cooker ribs recipe is freezer-friendly. You can store the ribs in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
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Crockpot Beef Short Ribs
Ingredients
- 8 bone-in beef short ribs
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb baby carrots, washed
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Mashed potatoes for serving
Instructions
- Season the short ribs with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the short ribs and sear each side for 1 minute.
- Transfer the seared meat into your Crockpot, then add the onions, garlic, and baby carrots.
- Add the red wine, beef broth, tomato paste, and dried herbs. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until tender.
- At the last hour, whisk one tablespoon of cornstarch with one tablespoon of cold water until lump-free.
- Slowly stir the slurry into the broth. Cover and continue cooking until the gravy thickens.
- Serve on top of mashed potatoes and garnish with herbs. Enjoy!
Notes
- For perfectly tender slow cooker beef short ribs, let your seasoned meat rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before searing it.
- For a deeper flavor, we start this Crockpot beef short ribs recipe by searing the meat to caramelize the fat.
- These easy short ribs make amazing leftovers! You can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To serve, reheat over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition
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