Crockpot Beef Short Ribs

 

👉Ingredients:

◾️3 lbs beef short ribs

◾️2 tbsp olive oil

◾️1 large onion, sliced

◾️4 cloves garlic, minced

◾️1 cup beef broth

◾️1 cup red wine (or extra broth)

◾️1/2 cup tomato paste

◾️1/4 cup soy sauce

◾️1/4 cup brown sugar

◾️2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

◾️2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

◾️1 tsp dried thyme

◾️1 tsp smoked paprika

◾️Salt & black pepper to taste

◾️Chopped fresh parsley (garnish)

👉Instructions:

✅️1. Sear the Ribs: Heat oil in a skillet. Season ribs with salt & pepper. Brown all sides (3–4 min each). Set aside.

✅️2. Build the Crockpot Base: Add onions and garlic to the crockpot. Place ribs on top.

✅️3. Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine broth, wine, tomato paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire, vinegar, thyme, paprika, salt & pepper. Pour over ribs.

✅️4. Cook Low & Slow: Cover and cook—low for 7–8 hrs or high for 4–5 hrs—until ribs are tender.

✅️5. Serve: Spoon sauce over ribs and garnish with parsley.

👉3 Tasty Tips:

↪️Flavor Boost: Toss in a fresh rosemary sprig or bay leaf while cooking.

↪️Sauce Trick: Want it thicker? Simmer the sauce on the stovetop before serving.

↪️Perfect Pairing: Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or buttery polenta.