Fall Off The Bone Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs

Slow cooked beef fills the kitchen with a rich smell after a long day. These slow cooker beef short ribs cook for seven to eight hours until the meat pulls from the bone with little effort. Soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce build a deep savory base, and tomato paste and honey round out the flavor.

This recipe stays simple and fits busy days. Prep takes about fifteen minutes, then the slow cooker handles the long cooking time. Low heat breaks down the ribs and keeps the meat tender. Soy sauce and Worcestershire bring deep savory flavor, while fresh herbs add a clean finish at the end. Leftovers hold strong flavor the next day, which makes this meal a good option for lunch or dinner later in the week.

Ingredients for slow cooked beef short ribs

2 kilograms beef short ribs

1 red onion, chopped

2 large carrots, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup beef broth

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 bay leaf

2 sprigs fresh thyme

1 half cup soy sauce

1 half cup Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons honey

1 half cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 half cup fresh cilantro, chopped

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How To Make Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs

Step One. Brown the Ribs

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the beef short ribs in the pan and brown each side for two to three minutes. Browning adds color and deeper flavor to the crockpot beef ribs.

Step Two. Prepare the Base

Place the onion, carrots, and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. These vegetables soften during cooking and help flavor the gravy.

Step Three. Mix the Sauce

Combine beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and honey in a bowl. Stir until the tomato paste blends with the liquid.

Step Four. Slow Cook the Ribs

Place the ribs on top of the vegetables. Pour the sauce over the meat. Add the bay leaf and thyme.

Cook on low heat for seven to eight hours. The ribs finish once the meat pulls from the bone.

Step Five. Finish the Dish

Sprinkle parsley and cilantro over the ribs before serving. Fresh herbs add balance to the rich sauce.

Serving Ideas for Crockpot Beef Short Ribs

Serve slow cooker beef short ribs with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles. These sides soak up the savory sauce.

Step Five. Finish the Dish

Sprinkle parsley and cilantro over the ribs before serving. Fresh herbs add balance to the rich sauce.

Serving Ideas for Crockpot Beef Short Ribs

Serve slow cooker beef short ribs with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles. These sides soak up the savory sauce.

For a lighter plate, pair the ribs with greens. My Red Fufu with Lamb Chops and Sautéed Spinach pairs rich meat with a simple vegetable side.

Sweet potatoes also pair well with savory meat. Take a look at my Salted Fish with Sweet Potatoes for another balanced meal idea.

Storage and Leftovers

Store leftover slow cooker beef short ribs in a sealed container in the refrigerator for three days.

Warm the ribs in a pan over low heat. Add a small amount of broth to loosen the sauce.

Final Thoughts

This slow cooker beef short ribs recipe brings comfort with little work. A few pantry ingredients turn into a rich savory sauce during the long cooking time.

Serve the ribs with rice, potatoes, or vegetables. The sauce ties the whole plate together and makes this crockpot beef ribs recipe a reliable dinner for busy weeks.

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