Description
Tender and flavorful slow cooker beef short ribs cooked low and slow in a savory broth with Worcestershire sauce and herbs, perfect for a comforting main course.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 pounds beef short ribs (about 8 short ribs, boneless or bone-in)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Season the Short Ribs: Generously season the beef short ribs with salt and black pepper on all sides to enhance the flavor before searing.
- Sear the Short Ribs: Heat a large skillet over high heat and sear the short ribs on each of the four sides for about 60 seconds per side until a browned crust forms, which locks in moisture and flavor.
- Prepare Slow Cooker Liquid: In the slow cooker, combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder; stir well to blend all the seasonings evenly.
- Add Short Ribs to Slow Cooker: Place the seared short ribs into the slow cooker, ensuring they are submerged or partially submerged in the liquid for even cooking.
- Add Rosemary and Cook: Lay the sprig of fresh rosemary on top of the meat, cover with the lid, and cook on low heat for 8 hours until the meat becomes tender and falls off the bone.
Notes
- Searing the short ribs before slow cooking adds depth of flavor and a beautiful color to the meat.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can remove the ribs after cooking and reduce the liquid on the stovetop.
- Bone-in short ribs add extra richness to the broth but boneless can be used for easier serving.
- Cooking time may vary slightly depending on your slow cooker model; check meat tenderness at 8 hours.
- Leftover ribs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
