Description
These tender and flavorful Crockpot Beef Short Ribs are the perfect comfort food for a cozy night in. Slow-cooked to perfection, the meat is juicy and falls off the bone, complemented by a rich and savory sauce. Enjoy this hearty dish with creamy mashed sweet potatoes for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Short Ribs:
- 3 lbs Bone-In Beef Short Ribs
- Salt
- Pepper
Vegetables:
- 3 Cups Baby Carrots
- 2 Cups Mushrooms (Sliced)
- 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
- 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1 Tbsp Garlic (Minced)
Braising Liquid:
- 2 Cups Beef Broth
- 1 Cup Red Wine (Optional)
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 8 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
Instructions
- Prepare the Short Ribs: Season the short ribs with salt and pepper, then brown them in a skillet over medium heat.
- Crockpot Assembly: Place the browned short ribs and vegetables in the crockpot. Add beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, butter, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme.
- Cooking: Cook on low for 8 hours until the meat is tender. Remove ribs and vegetables, discard herbs, and reserve the cooking liquid.
- Serve: Serve the ribs and vegetables with mashed sweet potatoes, drizzled with the flavorful cooking liquid.
Notes
- Red wine adds richness to the dish but can be omitted if preferred.
- The cooking liquid can be strained and reduced for a thicker sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Crockpot Beef Short Ribs, Slow Cooker Short Ribs, Comfort Food, Braised Ribs
