Slow-Cooker Short Ribs

Name: Slow-Cooker Short Ribs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 6 h 15 min
Total time: 6 h 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup beef broth; 4 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 bay leaf; 2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 cups dry red wine or beef broth; 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons cold water; Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:6h 15min

It is easy to learn how to cook short ribs in a slow cooker. The slow-cooker short ribs become so tender that you can cut the meat with a fork! The beef short ribs cook in a rich braising liquid that doubles as a gravy when it comes time to serve.

Updated at: Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:22:58 GMT