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Easy Slow Cooker Short Ribs Recipe for Tender Results

These Easy Slow Cooker Short Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender, richly flavored, and perfect for a comforting dinner. Just a few simple ingredients and a hands-off slow cook guarantee delicious results.

  • Total Time: PT500M
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • Ingredients
  • 4 pounds beef short ribs
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Instructions

  1. Preparation:
  2. Season the short ribs with salt and black pepper on all sides.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the short ribs until browned on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.
  4. Transfer the seared ribs to the slow cooker.
  5. Cooking:
  6. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  7. Add beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet, stirring to combine and scraping up any browned bits.
  8. Pour the sauce over the short ribs in the slow cooker.
  9. Add fresh thyme and rosemary sprigs on top.
  10. Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or until the short ribs are fork-tender.
  11. Finishing:
  12. Remove the short ribs from the slow cooker and set aside.
  13. Optional: Strain the sauce and skim off excess fat, then return sauce to the slow cooker.
  14. Serve short ribs topped with cooking sauce.
  • Author: Chef Olivier
  • Prep Time: PT20M
  • Cook Time: PT480M
  • Method: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American