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Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs

Incredibly rich and tender slow cooker beef short ribs yield an otherworldly dinner with so little effort!

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

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

  • *You can replace the cherry juice with chicken or beef broth for a zero carb option, or a dry red wine (such as Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon), or unsweetened apple cider.

Nutrition Information

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9Servings

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.