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Slow-Cooked BBQ Short Ribs are a must-try dish!

Let your slow cooker do the work—these short ribs are rich, savory, and incredibly tender after hours of low and slow cooking.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb bone-in beef short ribs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 1 bay leaf

Method
 

  1. Season short ribs and sear in a hot pan until browned. Transfer to slow cooker.
  2. Add onion, garlic, broth, wine, tomato paste, Worcestershire, soy sauce, thyme, and bay leaf.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until ribs are fork-tender.
  4. Remove ribs and strain sauce. Skim off fat and serve with reduced sauce.

Notes

  • For thicker sauce, simmer strained liquid on the stove.
  • Pairs well with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

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