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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Tender Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe

Learn how to make delicious Tender Crockpot Beef Short Ribs. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Gathering these ingredients is like prepping for a warm, comforting hug in a bowl. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 4 pounds beef short ribs
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup red wine (or substitute with additional beef broth)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Fresh thyme sprigs, optional for garnish

Feel free to substitute the red wine with more beef broth if you prefer. These ingredients come together to create a sauce that’s both rich and perfectly balanced, just like those magical meals my mom used to conjure up from her pantry.

Instructions

Let’s dive into the steps to make these mouthwatering ribs. Each stage is an opportunity to infuse love into your cooking, just like my dad did with his stories and spices.

  1. Season the short ribs generously with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the short ribs on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the ribs to the crockpot.
  3. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour the mixture over the ribs in the crockpot.
  4. In a bowl, mix together the beef broth, red wine, soy sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour this mixture over the ribs.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the ribs are fall-apart tender.
  6. If the sauce needs thickening, transfer it to a saucepan and simmer until it reduces to your desired consistency.
  7. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs before serving, if desired.

Cooking these ribs reminds me of the times when I’d sneak a taste of my mom’s sauce while she wasn’t looking, marveling at how she always got it just right. Now, it’s my turn to do the same for my kids.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

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