Description

Discover the ultimate slow‑cooker beef short ribs recipe that yields melt‑in‑your‑mouth meat in just a few steps. This super tender crockpot beef short ribs dish combines savory soy sauce, sweet brown sugar, aromatic onion and garlic, and a splash of beef broth for depth. Perfect for busy weeknights, the ribs become fall‑off‑the‑bone tender, making them ideal for family dinners, meal prep, or impressing guests with minimal effort. Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies or a fresh green sala

Ingredients

Scale

3 pounds beef short ribs
1 cup beef broth
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Season the beef short ribs with salt and pepper.
In a skillet, brown the ribs on all sides over medium heat, then transfer to the crockpot.
In a bowl, mix beef broth, onion, garlic, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Pour over ribs.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until tender.

Notes

For extra depth
add a splash of grape juice to the broth. Leftovers reheat well with a little extra beef broth to loosen the sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Beef
Method: Slow cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6 servings
Calories: 350
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 100mg

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