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Crockpot Beef Short Ribs

Crockpot Beef Short Ribs: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Comfort Food

Crockpot Beef Short Ribs is a comforting dish that features tender beef short ribs cooked slowly, perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 ribs
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ribs
  • 3 pounds Bone-In Beef Short Ribs Ensure cut has good marbling
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Generously season before cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Generously season before cooking
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Baby Carrots Adds sweetness
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms Provides earthy richness
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Cooking Liquid
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Enhances rich taste
  • 1 cup Red Wine Can substitute with extra beef broth and apple cider vinegar for non-alcoholic
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Thickens the sauce
For the Finishing Touch
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Enriches the sauce
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Remember to remove before serving
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Can replace with rosemary

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by seasoning the bone-in beef short ribs generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and sear the seasoned short ribs for about 20 seconds on each side until a golden-brown crust forms.
  3. In the same skillet, briefly sauté chopped mushrooms, baby carrots, and minced garlic for about 2–3 minutes until they soften.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, red wine, and tomato paste, then pour this over the ribs and vegetables in the crockpot.
  5. Securely cover the crockpot lid, set it to low, and let it cook for about 8 hours.
  6. After 8 hours, check for tenderness and serve with sweet mashed potatoes, drizzled with the cooking liquid.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ribsCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For an even easier dinner, sear the ribs the night before and refrigerate. Just add everything to the crockpot in the morning.

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