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Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs
4.7 from 57 votes

Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs

Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs offer tender ribs cooked low and slow with cherry juice, chicken broth, and vegetables for a rich and hearty flavor. The ribs are first seared to brown the meat, enhancing depth before being slowly cooked alongside carrots, mushrooms, and aromatics like onion, garlic, and rosemary. This method produces meat that falls off the bone with concentrated savory and slightly sweet notes from the cherry juice.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 9 Servings
Calories: 405 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 4 to 5 lbs beef short ribs bone-in
  • 1 tsp salt to taste, sea salt
  • 1 yellow onion finely chopped, medium-sized
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups cherry juice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 carrot chopped into large chunks, large
  • 8 ounces mushrooms chopped
  • 1 rosemary sprig

Instructions

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  1. Sprinkle the short ribs with sea salt on all sides. Heat the avocado oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Wait for a few minutes to allow the skillet to become sizzling hot.
  2. Place the short ribs in the hot skillet on one of the fat sides. Sear for 3 minutes, then flip and sear for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Pour the cherry juice and chicken broth into the slow cooker. Transfer the seared short ribs into the slow cooker.
  4. Use the same skillet to sauté the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion turns golden-brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté another 2 minutes.
  5. Transfer the onion and garlic to the slow cooker, along with the carrots, mushrooms, and rosemary. Give everything a jostle so that everything is covered in liquid as much as possible (it’s completely fine if the veggies are poking out!).
  6. Secure the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 7 to 8 hours or high heat for 4 to 6.
  7. Serve with your choice of side dishes and enjoy!

Notes

  • Cherry juice enhances flavor but can be swapped with chicken or beef broth, dry red wine, or unsweetened apple cider.
  • Adjust cooking time based on slow cooker heat settings for optimal tenderness.
  • This recipe works well with sides like mashed potatoes or polenta for a balanced meal.

Nutrition Information

Serving 16-oz. Short Rib Calories 405kcal (20%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 405

% Daily Value*

Serving 16-oz. Short Rib
Calories 405kcal 20%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.