Simple Crock Pot Short Ribs
Transform weeknight dinners into an effortless indulgence with this Simple Crock Pot Short Ribs recipe! Featuring tender, fall-apart bone-in beef short ribs simmered low and slow for 8 hours, this dish is infused with rich layers of flavor from red wine, tomato paste, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. The savory broth is accented by hearty chunks of carrots and aromatic herbs like bay leaf and fresh thyme. A quick sear in olive oil locks in flavor, while the crock pot does the hard work, filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for busy days or when you want a comforting meal, these short ribs pair beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the luscious sauce. Easy to prepare yet gourmet in taste, this recipe is a must-try for slow-cooked perfection.
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Ingredients
- 4 pounds Bone-in beef short ribs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Yellow onion, diced
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 3 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 cup Red wine
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 large Carrots, cut into chunks
- 1 Bay leaf
- 3 Fresh thyme sprigs
Directions
Step 1
Season the short ribs generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the short ribs on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the short ribs and place them in the crock pot.
Step 3
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
Step 4
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to caramelize. Then add the beef broth, red wine, and Worcestershire sauce to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom.
Step 5
Pour the skillet mixture over the short ribs in the crock pot.
Step 6
Add the carrots, bay leaf, and thyme sprigs on top of the short ribs.
Step 7
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours or until the short ribs are fork-tender.
Step 8
Once cooked, remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs before serving. Optionally, skim off excess fat from the sauce.
Step 9
Serve the short ribs hot with your favorite side dishes, such as mashed potatoes or crusty bread, to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2799.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 6014.6 |
| Total Fat 455.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 177.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 1451.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5233.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 63.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.6g | |
| Protein 360.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 442.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 47.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 6398.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories