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Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe

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This Crockpot Beef Short Ribs recipe offers tender, flavorful ribs cooked low and slow with fresh herbs, baby carrots, mushrooms, and a rich broth. Braised to perfection, these ribs fall off the bone and are perfect for a comforting meal served with mashed sweet potatoes and the luscious cooking liquid.

Ingredients

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Meat

  • 3 lbs Bone-In Beef Short Ribs

Vegetables

  • 3 cups Baby Carrots
  • 2 cups Mushrooms (Sliced)
  • 1 tbsp Garlic (Minced)

Liquids & Sauces

  • 2 cups Beef Broth
  • 1 cup Red Wine (Optional – see Notes)
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste

Fats & Others

  • 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 8 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • Salt (To taste)
  • Pepper (To taste)

Instructions

  1. Season and Brown the Ribs: Generously season all sides of the bone-in beef short ribs with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown each side of the short ribs for about 20 seconds per side, developing a rich crust and enhancing flavor.
  2. Cook in Crockpot: Transfer the browned short ribs to a large crockpot. Add baby carrots, sliced mushrooms, beef broth, tomato paste, minced garlic, bay leaf, fresh thyme sprigs, and optional red wine. Place the lid on and cook on low for 8 hours until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
  3. Finish and Serve: Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the ribs and vegetables from the crockpot and set aside. Discard the herbs and reserve the cooking liquid. Serve the ribs immediately with mashed sweet potatoes, drizzling the reserved liquid on top for extra richness and flavor.

Notes

  • Red wine is optional and can be omitted or substituted with extra beef broth if preferred.
  • Browning the ribs before slow cooking enhances flavor but can be skipped if short on time.
  • Use unsalted butter to control salt levels in the dish.
  • For thicker sauce, reduce the reserved cooking liquid in a pan before serving.
  • Pair this dish with creamy mashed sweet potatoes or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

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