Description
Crockpot Beef Short Ribs are the ultimate comfort food, offering tender, fall-off-the-bone meat infused with rich flavors. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, these ribs are slow-cooked to perfection in a savory blend of beef broth, red wine, and spices. The warm aroma fills your home, promising a delightful culinary experience that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef short ribs
- 2 medium onions, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear short ribs until browned on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Place seared ribs in a crockpot. Layer onions and garlic on top.
- Pour in beef broth and red wine. Add Worcestershire sauce and sprinkle brown sugar over the mixture.
- Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir gently without disturbing the ribs.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for about 4 hours until tender.
- Skim excess fat from the sauce before serving over mashed potatoes or polenta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg