Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs are cooked in the crockpot until they reach fall-off-the-bone deliciousness. This simple dish is a classic that is full of comfort food flavor.
In this recipe for slow cooker short ribs, the braising liquid is simple, but flavorful. The basis is a combination of sautéed onion and garlic. Beef broth and worcestershire sauce is added. The real kicker in this recipe is one fresh sprig of rosemary. It may seem simple, but the long cooking time will infuse the rosemary flavor throughout the liquid and the meat. Just be warned, the smell in your house will make you drool!

Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs

Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs are cooked in the crockpot until they reach fall-off-the-bone deliciousness. This simple dish is a classic that is full of comfort food flavor.
Prep: 15min
Total: 495min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 2 short ribs
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 2 short ribs, calories 604 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 65 g, Fat 34 g, Saturated Fat 14 g, Cholesterol 195 mg, Sodium 1635 mg, Sugar 1 g
Ingredients:
- 4 pounds boneless or bone-in beef short ribs (about 8 short ribs)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
Instruction:
- Season the short ribs with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Sear the short ribs on each of the 4 sides for about 60 seconds per side.
- Pour the beef broth, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder into a slow cooker and stir together. Place the short ribs into the liquid in the slow cooker.
- Place rosemary sprig on top of meat and put the lid on. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, until meat is tender.
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FAQ
What are beef short ribs good for?
Does short rib get more tender the longer it cooks?
What is the 3 2 1 method for beef short ribs?
- 3 hours of smoking the ribs directly on the pellet grill.
- 2 hours wrapped in foil, still cooking on the grill.
- 1 hour of cooking, unwrapped and slathered in barbecue sauce.
