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Crockpot Beef Short Ribs

Crockpot Beef Short Ribs
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These Crockpot Beef Short Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender, slow-cooked in a rich, savory sauce with deep flavors of garlic, red wine, and herbs. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, creamy polenta, or buttered noodles.

Ingredients

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For the Short Ribs:

  • 3–4 lbs (1.4-1.8 kg) beef short ribs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup (240ml) red wine (or beef broth)
  • 2 cups (480ml) beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 2 sprigs fresh thyme)
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 sprig fresh rosemary)
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Sear the short ribs: Season ribs with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sear ribs on all sides until browned (about 3-4 minutes per side). Transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: In the same pan, cook onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened (5 minutes). Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Deglaze with wine: Pour in the red wine, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Let it simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  4. Transfer to slow cooker: Pour the wine mixture over the short ribs. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.
  5. Slow cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 8-9 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the ribs are tender and fall apart.
  6. Thicken the sauce (optional): Remove ribs and strain the cooking liquid. Simmer the liquid in a pan for 5-10 minutes to reduce.
  7. Serve: Spoon sauce over short ribs and serve with mashed potatoes or polenta.

Notes

  • For a richer sauce, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and stir it into the sauce before simmering.
  • Substitute red wine with extra beef broth if needed.
  • Best stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for 3 months.

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