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Super Tender Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe - Simply Tasty Life

Irresistibly Easy Super Tender Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe

This super tender crockpot beef short ribs recipe offers fall-off-the-bone meat, infused with garlic and herbs, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 hours
Total Time: 10 hours 20 minutes
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Keyword: comfort food, crockpot beef short ribs, Easy Recipe, fall-off-the-bone, Slow Cooker, super tender
Servings: 6 ribs
Calories: 600kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • skillet

Ingredients

For the Ribs

  • 3 pounds Beef Short Ribs Well-marbled for tenderness
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado or canola oil

For the Sauce

  • 1 cup Red Wine Can substitute with beef broth or grape juice
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Or crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Can use honey or maple syrup
  • ½ cup Soy Sauce Use gluten-free if needed

For Aromatics

  • 1 large Onion Sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced

For Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika Or regular paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Fresh thyme can be used if available
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary Crush leaves slightly for better flavor

Instructions

Preparation

  • Season the beef short ribs generously with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the ribs on all sides until browned.
  • Transfer the seared ribs into the crockpot.
  • In the same skillet, sauté sliced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  • Stir in red wine, soy sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, smoked paprika, thyme, and rosemary. Simmer for a few minutes.
  • Pour the sauce over the ribs in the crockpot and add bay leaves.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
  • If desired, skim off excess fat and reduce the cooking liquid in a saucepan until thickened.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Pairs well with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ribs | Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 4mg
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