Crockpot Braised Short Ribs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
198 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Crockpot Braised Short Ribs
Description
The Crockpot Braised Short Ribs recipe combines well-seasoned beef short ribs, slowly braised in a savory broth enriched with sautéed onions, baby bella mushrooms, tomato paste, and garlic. The ribs are first browned in olive oil to develop a crust, then transferred to a crockpot where the flavorful liquid simmers around them for several hours. The slow cooking process breaks down the connective tissue, producing meat that falls off the bone effortlessly.
The dish brings robust beef flavor balanced by the earthiness of the mushrooms and sweetness of the onions, enhanced by the tomato paste and garlic. Serving the ribs over creamy mashed potatoes helps absorb the rich juices, creating a satisfying meal. This recipe relies on gentle heat and time rather than complex techniques to develop depth.
The ribs cook slowly on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 5 hours until very tender. Browning the ribs before slow cooking adds extra flavor. This method is convenient for preparing a comforting dinner with minimal hands-on effort.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 pounds beef short ribs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large onion thinly sliced, sweet
- 8 ounces baby bella mushroom sliced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 3 cups beef broth
Instructions
- Season short ribs on all sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add seasoned ribs to the hot oil (bone side up first)and sear on each side for 1-2 minutes, until browned. (The ribs will not be cooked through.)
- Remove and transfer ribs to a large crockpot.
- To the same skillet, add onions, mushrooms, and tomato paste. Stir to coat the vegetables. Cook over medium heat until onions are tender (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add garlic and cook for one more minute.
- Increase the heat to high and pour in the beef broth, stirring often and scraping up the brown bits from the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring and scraping the sides as needed.
- Pour over the ribs in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours. Or, cook on high for 3-5 hours.
- The ribs are done cooking when they easily fall off the bone.
- Serve over mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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