Tender Crockpot Beef Short Ribs
Tender Crockpot Beef Short Ribs are the epitome of comfort food, delivering melt-in-your-mouth beef soaked in a rich, savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this dish combines simple preparation with deep flavors that will have everyone coming back for more. Let your crockpot do the work while you relax and enjoy the enticing aroma filling your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef short ribs
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 carrots, chopped; 2 potatoes, diced
Instructions
- Sear the short ribs in a hot skillet until browned on all sides.
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in the same skillet until translucent.
- Transfer the seared ribs and sautéed aromatics to your crockpot.
- Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce evenly.
- Sprinkle brown sugar, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper over the mixture, stirring gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until tender.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to enjoy the gravy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - Use bone-in short ribs for maximum flavor. - For a richer taste, substitute beef broth with red wine. - To thicken the sauce after cooking, mix cornstarch with water or reduce it in a saucepan.