Slow Cooker Short Ribs Recipe
Tender and flavorful slow cooker beef short ribs, perfectly browned before slow simmering in a rich tomato and herb-infused broth with carrots. This hands-off meal offers melt-in-your-mouth ribs infused with deep, savory flavors, ideal for a comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 2 lbs. beef short ribs
Seasonings
- ½ tsp. salt
- ⅛ tsp. pepper
- 1 ½ tsp. dried oregano
- ½ tsp. dried thyme
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
Liquids & Sauces
- 2 tsp. cooking oil
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- ¼ cup tomato paste (about half a small can)
Vegetables
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut in half
Instructions
- Season and Brown the Ribs: Sprinkle the short ribs evenly with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, brown the short ribs on all sides until well-seared but not fully cooked. Transfer the browned ribs to the slow cooker.
- Prepare the Sauce: Without rinsing the skillet, pour in the beef broth and add the tomato paste, dried oregano, dried thyme, onion powder, and minced garlic. Use a spatula to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to incorporate into the sauce. Let this mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently to blend the flavors.
- Add Vegetables: Arrange the peeled and halved carrots on top of the short ribs in the slow cooker. Then pour the simmered sauce from the skillet evenly over the ribs and carrots.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the LOW setting for 6 hours. Cooking for up to 8 hours is possible but will cause the meat to fall completely off the bones if desired.
- Serve: After cooking, serve the tender short ribs and carrots hot with the flavorful sauce from the slow cooker. Enjoy your comforting meal!
Notes
- For best flavor, do not skip browning the short ribs before slow cooking.
- You can add other root vegetables like potatoes or parsnips if desired.
- Use a slow cooker insert size that fits the ribs comfortably without overcrowding.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving if needed.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat gently to avoid drying out the meat.
Keywords: slow cooker short ribs, beef ribs, slow cooked beef, comfort food, easy dinner
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