Crockpot Beef Short Ribs

OHH yes 😌 Crockpot Beef Short Ribs = fall-apart, cozy perfection. Set it, forget it, and let the slow cooker do the magic.

🍖 Crockpot Beef Short Ribs (Ultra-Tender)

Ingredients

• 3–4 lbs beef short ribs (bone-in preferred)

• Salt & black pepper

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, sliced

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup beef broth

• ½ cup red wine (optional, but amazing)

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary

• 2 bay leaves

Instructions

1. Season ribs generously with salt & pepper.

2. Sear (optional but recommended):
   Heat oil in a pan and brown ribs 2–3 min per side.

3. Layer in crockpot:
   Onion → garlic → ribs.

4. Mix liquid:
   Broth, wine, tomato paste, Worcestershire, paprika, herbs.

5. Pour over ribs. Add bay leaves.

6. Cook:

   • Low: 7–8 hours (best texture)

   • High: 4–5 hours

7. Ribs are done when meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.

🌟 Optional Finishing Touch

• Remove ribs

• Thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water)

• Pour over ribs before serving

🍽️ Serve With

• Mashed potatoes 🥔

• Creamy polenta

• Rice or buttered noodles

• Roasted carrots or green beans

🔥 Flavor Variations

• BBQ-style: add ½ cup BBQ sauce

• Asian-inspired: swap wine for soy sauce + ginger

• Garlic herb: add extra garlic + fresh herbs at the end

If you want, I can also give you:
✔ Boneless short rib version
✔ No-wine recipe
✔ Instant Pot conversion