Crockpot Beef Short Ribs

Crockpot Beef Short Ribs

6 servings
The perfect holiday dinner, date night in or anniversary meal. Big flavor with little effort!

Ingredients

  • 3 Ibs Bone-In Beef Short Ribs
  • 3 Cups Baby Carrots
  • 2 Cups Mushrooms

    Sliced

  • 2 Cups Beef Broth
  • 1 Cup Red Wine

    Optional- See Notes

  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 8 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic

    Minced

  • Salt
    To Taste
  • Pepper
    To Taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Add salt and pepper to all sides of the short ribs. In a large skillet over medium heat brown all the sides of each piece of short rib. About 20 seconds per side. 

  2. 2

    Add all ingredients to a large crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours, or until meat is falling off the bone. Once finished, remove short ribs and vegetables, set aside. Discard herbs. Don't dispose of the liquid!

  3. 3

    Serve immediately with a side of mashed sweet potatoes and drizzle with the liquid* from the crockpot. 

Crockpot Beef Short Ribs

Crockpot Beef Short Ribs

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About this Recipe

Looking for that impressive, melt-in-your-mouth meal that practically cooks itself? These Crockpot Beef Short Ribs are the perfect solution for a memorable holiday dinner, a cozy date night in, or a special anniversary meal, delivering big flavor with remarkably little effort.

Why This Recipe Works

The magic of this recipe lies in the slow cooker. Long, gentle cooking transforms tough bone-in beef short ribs into incredibly tender, fall-off-the-bone perfection. This method allows the rich flavors from beef broth, optional red wine, tomato paste, and aromatic fresh thyme to deeply infuse the meat, creating a deeply savory and comforting dish without needing constant attention.

What to Expect

You can anticipate a truly luxurious dining experience. The beef short ribs will be unbelievably fork-tender, practically dissolving in your mouth, enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce. Sweet baby carrots and earthy sliced mushrooms add delightful textural contrast and absorb all the wonderful braising liquid. This is hearty, warming comfort food at its finest, promising a satisfying and deeply flavorful meal that feels gourmet, yet is surprisingly simple to achieve.

Customization & Variations

The recipe already offers flexibility with its ingredients. You can easily omit the red wine if you prefer, substituting it with an equal amount of additional beef broth for a non-alcoholic version. Feel free to adjust the quantities of baby carrots and sliced mushrooms to suit your taste, adding more for an even more vegetable-rich dish. For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a dash of Worcestershire sauce along with the beef broth.

Serving & Context

These Crockpot Beef Short Ribs are ideal for special occasions or when you want a truly impressive meal with minimal fuss. Serve them alongside creamy mashed potatoes, soft polenta, or wide egg noodles to soak up every drop of the delectable sauce, perhaps with a side of crusty bread.

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