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Slow Cooker Asian Short Ribs
5 from 240 votes

Slow Cooker Asian Short Ribs

Slow Cooker Asian Short Ribs are beef ribs slow-cooked in a savory sauce made from soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, with optional crushed red pepper flakes for heat. The dish produces tender meat that easily pulls from the bone and a thickened, flavorful sauce enhanced with fresh parsley and sesame seeds as garnish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
8 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

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

  • Test ribs for doneness by gently pulling on a bone; it should slide out easily when fully cooked.