Description
Easy Beef Short Ribs in a Crock Pot are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With tender meat that falls off the bone and a rich, savory sauce that tantalizes your taste buds, this dish transforms any meal into a delightful experience. Simply gather your ingredients, let the crock pot do the work, and enjoy mouthwatering ribs that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef short ribs
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear the beef short ribs until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic until soft (about 3 minutes).
- Transfer the seared ribs to the crock pot; add sautéed onions and garlic along with beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Serve over mashed potatoes or rice with plenty of sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 rib with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg