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Slow Cooker Asian Short Ribs

Literally fall-off-the-bone tender! SO SO GOOD. Set and forget right in your crockpot. So easy with zero fuss!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
8 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • ½ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 4 pounds beef short ribs
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and red pepper flakes, if using.
  2. Place short ribs into a 6-qt slow cooker. Stir in soy sauce mixture until well combined.
  3. Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours.*
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1/4 cup water. Stir in mixture into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high heat for an additional 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley and sesame seeds, if desired.

Notes

  • *To test for doneness, pull on a bone as it should slide out freely.