Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs Recipe for Tender Perfection
A delicious and easy recipe for tender beef short ribs cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds beef short ribs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the beef short ribs with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the short ribs on all sides.
- Transfer the browned ribs to the slow cooker.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened.
- Stir in beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme; bring to a simmer.
- Pour the mixture over the short ribs in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the ribs overnight before cooking.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or polenta for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.