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SLOW COOKER SHORT RIBS

Savory SLOW COOKER SHORT RIBS: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Comfort

These SLOW COOKER SHORT RIBS are tender, flavorful, and the ultimate comfort food, perfect for effortless dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 ribs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Short Ribs Ingredients
  • 4 lbs Bone-in Beef Short Ribs Opt for high-quality, well-marbled ribs.
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Coating for browning.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to fit your taste preferences.
  • to taste Black Pepper Freshly ground adds the best flavor.
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Flavor enhancer.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Flavor enhancer; can use fresh garlic.
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper For mild heat.
Cooking Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil Perfect for searing.
  • 2 medium Sweet Onions Flavorful base.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves Fresh delivers the best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar or Worcestershire Sauce Adds acidity and depth.
  • 4 cups Beef Broth Homemade or low-sodium.
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste For richness.
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme Fresh preferred for best results.
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary Fresh preferred for best results.
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Infuse flavor during cooking.
  • 2 cups Carrots Adds sweetness and texture.
Garnish Ingredients
  • to taste Optional Garnish Herbs (Parsley, Rosemary, Thyme) For flavor boost and presentation.

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pat the bone-in beef short ribs dry with paper towels. Mix cornstarch, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Coat the ribs evenly with this mixture.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add avocado oil, and sear the short ribs for about 5 minutes each side until deeply browned. Transfer to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, add sweet onions and minced garlic, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Scrape up browned bits.
  4. Pour balsamic vinegar or Worcestershire sauce into the skillet, stirring to deglaze. Then add beef broth, tomato paste, fresh thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
  5. Transfer the short ribs to a slow cooker and pour the broth mixture over them. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 4-6 hours. Add chopped carrots 1-2 hours before finishing.
  6. Once cooked, ensure the ribs are tender. Remove bay leaves and serve with gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or bread. Garnish with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ribCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Searing develops rich flavors and a delicious crust. Adjust gravy thickness with cornstarch slurry if needed.

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