Best 6 Slow Cooked German Short Ribs Recipes

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When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can rival the hearty and flavorful experience of slow-cooked German short ribs. These succulent, fall-off-the-bone ribs are braised in a rich and aromatic broth, infused with the essence of savory spices and fresh herbs. With their tender texture and tantalizing aroma, German short ribs offer a taste of pure culinary bliss. Whether you prefer a classic red wine braise or a tangy sauerkraut-based variation, there is a slow-cooked German short ribs recipe out there to satisfy every palate. So gather your ingredients, fire up your slow cooker, and embark on a culinary journey to savor the irresistible delights of this timeless dish.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKED GERMAN SHORT RIBS



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Dust off your slow cooker. This recipe is worth it. I love coming home to a waiting meal!

Provided by PEG13

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rib Recipes

Time 8h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 pounds beef short ribs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
½ cup dry red wine
½ cup chile sauce
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons flour, salt, and pepper. Coat the short ribs with the flour mixture.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown short ribs in olive oil.
  • In a slow cooker, combine onions, wine, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and chili powder. Mix thoroughly. Transfer the short ribs from the skillet to the slow cooker.
  • Cover, and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove ribs, and turn the slow cooker control to High. Mix the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour with 1/4 cup water, and stir into the sauce. Cook for 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 93.2 mg, Fat 46.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 470.8 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

SLOW-COOKER SHORT RIBS



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These slow-cooker short ribs are an easy alternative to traditionally braised short ribs-you don't need to pay any attention to them once you get them in the slow cooker. (That makes it my favorite beef short ribs recipe!) -Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. In batches, brown ribs on all sides; transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add carrots, broth, thyme and bay leaf to ribs., Add onions to the same skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 8-9 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., Remove ribs and vegetables; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan; skim fat. Discard thyme and bay leaf. Bring juices to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened; press cancel. If desired, sprinkle with additional salt and pepper. Serve with ribs and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 412mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

GERMAN-STYLE SHORT RIBS



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Our whole family is excited when I plug in the slow cooker to make these fall-off-the-bone tender ribs. We like them served over rice or egg noodles. Husband Mark and I have eight children, ages 16 years to 3 months, whom I homeschool.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
1/2 cup mango chutney
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
2 medium onions, sliced
Hot cooked egg noodles

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Add ribs and turn to coat. Top with onions. , Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. Remove ribs from slow cooker. Skim fat from cooking juices; serve with ribs and noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

SLOW-COOKED GERMAN SHORT RIBS



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These ribs are amazing! Wonderful flavor. The flavor is reminiscent of German saurbraten. Serve with spaetzel and red cabbage.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Meat

Time 8h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 lbs short rib of beef
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 slice onion, sliced
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup chili sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
6 gingersnap cookies, crushed finely

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons flour, salt, and pepper. Coat the short ribs with the flour mixture.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown short ribs in olive oil.
  • In a slow cooker, combine onions, wine, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and chili powder. Mix thoroughly.
  • Transfer the short ribs from the skillet to the slow cooker.
  • Cover, and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove ribs, and turn the slow cooker control to High.
  • Finely crush gingersnnaps and stir into the sauce.
  • Cook for 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  • Serve over spatzel or buttered egg noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1030.1, Fat 88.3, SaturatedFat 36.9, Cholesterol 173.8, Sodium 711.2, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 8.9, Protein 34.3

SLOW-COOKED SHORT RIBS



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Make and share this Slow-Cooked Short Ribs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Meat

Time 10h30m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 -4 1/2 lbs boneless beef short ribs
oil or butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups beef broth
3/4 cup cider or 3/4 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder

Steps:

  • In a large zip-top plastic bag, combine the flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Add ribs in batches and shake to coat.
  • In a large skillet, brown ribs in oil or butter.
  • Transfer to a large slow cooker.
  • In the same skillet, combine the remaining ingredients.
  • Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil; pour over ribs (slow cooker will be full).
  • Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or until meat is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699.6, Fat 55.1, SaturatedFat 23.9, Cholesterol 114.9, Sodium 890.1, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 17.4, Protein 23.6

SLOW-COOKED GERMAN SHORT RIBS



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Dust off your slow cooker. This recipe is worth it. I love coming home to a waiting meal!

Provided by PEG13

Categories     Ribs

Time 8h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 pounds beef short ribs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
½ cup dry red wine
½ cup chile sauce
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons flour, salt, and pepper. Coat the short ribs with the flour mixture.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown short ribs in olive oil.
  • In a slow cooker, combine onions, wine, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and chili powder. Mix thoroughly. Transfer the short ribs from the skillet to the slow cooker.
  • Cover, and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove ribs, and turn the slow cooker control to High. Mix the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour with 1/4 cup water, and stir into the sauce. Cook for 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 93.2 mg, Fat 46.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 470.8 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: Short ribs are a great choice for slow cooking, as they are marbled with fat and have a rich, beefy flavor. Look for short ribs that are meaty and have a good amount of marbling.
  • Brown the short ribs before slow cooking: Browning the short ribs before slow cooking helps to develop their flavor and gives them a nice color. To brown the short ribs, heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the short ribs and cook, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides.
  • Use a flavorful braising liquid: The braising liquid is what will give the short ribs their flavor, so it's important to use a flavorful liquid. Some good options include beef broth, red wine, beer, or a combination of these liquids. You can also add herbs, spices, and vegetables to the braising liquid to enhance the flavor.
  • Cook the short ribs low and slow: Short ribs need to be cooked low and slow in order to become tender. The ideal temperature for slow cooking short ribs is between 200 and 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook the short ribs for at least 2 hours, or until they are fall-off-the-bone tender.
  • Serve the short ribs with a variety of sides: Short ribs can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad. You can also serve them with a flavorful sauce, such as a red wine sauce or a barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooked German short ribs are a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight dinner. By following these tips, you can make sure that your short ribs turn out tender, flavorful, and fall-off-the-bone delicious.

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