Best 8 Slow Cooked Short Ribs Recipes

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Short ribs are an incredibly flavorful and versatile cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways, with slow cooking being one of the most popular methods. Cooking short ribs slowly allows the meat to become fall-off-the-bone tender while developing a rich, savory flavor. Whether you prefer a classic red wine braise, a smoky barbecue sauce, or a fragrant Asian-inspired marinade, there's a slow cooker short rib recipe out there to suit every taste.

Here are our top 8 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-COOKED BEEF SHORT RIBS WITH RED WINE SAUCE



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Yum! The smell of these ribs simmering all day is just mouthwatering! Make sure to serve with a big loaf of crusty bread to mop up every last bit of the sauce!

Provided by Meredith .F

Categories     Meat

Time 6h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 lbs beef short ribs
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 onions, sliced
1 cup red wine
1 cup chili sauce
6 tablespoons brown sugar
6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup red wine

Steps:

  • Mix flour, salt & pepper. Coat ribs with the mixture.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over med-high heat and brown the short ribs on all sides.
  • In a crock pot, combine onions, 1 cup of red wine, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, dry mustard & chili powder. Add ribs to the mixture.
  • Cover & cook on low for 6 hours.
  • Remove ribs to a platter and keep warm.
  • Turn crockpot to high and add remaining flour and red wine. Cook 10 minutes or until thoroughly combined and sauce has thickened.
  • Pour sauce over ribs and serve immediately!

SLOW-COOKED BRAISED OVEN SHORT RIBS



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These ribs are cooked in the oven on a very low temperature and can also be made in a crockpot, if you are using more than 4 pounds ribs then double the sauce ingredients. These ribs goes great with recipe#186700 or recipe#69020...or mashed potatoes. The cayenne pepper or Tabasco is only optional, add in for extra heat.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Meat

Time 3h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup flour (can use 3/4 cup flour)
1 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/2 teaspoon white salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 -4 lbs beef short ribs (bone-in)
3 -5 tablespoons oil
2 onions, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (optional)
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup cider vinegar
cayenne pepper (optional) or Tabasco sauce, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Grease a roasting pan (large enough to hold the ribs and sauce).
  • In a shallow dish combine flour with seasoned salt, black pepper, paprika and garlic powder.
  • Dredge the ribs in the flour mixture.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet; add in ribs and brown on all sides; remove to the roasting pan.
  • Place the chopped onions over the ribs.
  • In a saucepan mix together the tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, molasses, cider vinegar and fresh garlic (if using) bring to a boil and simmer stirring for 5 minutes.
  • Pour the sauce over the ribs and onions.
  • Cover with foil and bake in a 300 degree oven for 3-4 hours or until ribs are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1665.8, Fat 134, SaturatedFat 55, Cholesterol 258.6, Sodium 1028.8, Carbohydrate 59.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 33.1, Protein 52.2

ASIAN SLOW-COOKED SHORT RIBS



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After a long day of sledding, the aroma of these beautiful short ribs says welcome home. Warm and comforting, they make a worthy low-maintenance dinner. -Amy Chase, Vanderhoof, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 bone-in beef short ribs (about 4 pounds)
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add short ribs; cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours. Discard bay leaves. If desired, serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 1338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

SLOW-COOKED KOREAN BEEF SHORT RIBS



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

Provided by Virginia Cherry Blo

Categories     Korean

Time 8h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 -4 1/2 lbs beef short ribs
1/4 cup green onion, chopped (with tops)
1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari sauce)
1/4 cup beef broth (or water)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
hot cooked rice (or Linguine Pasta)
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Place ribs in slow cooker. Combine green onions, say sauce, broth, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and pepper in medium bowl; mix well and pour over ribs. Cover; cook on LOW 7 to 8 hours or until ribs are fork tender.
  • Remove ribs from cooking liquid; cool slightly. Trim excess fat. Cut rib meat into bite-size pieces, discarding bones and fat. Let cooking liquid stand 5 minutes to allow fat to rise. Skim off fat.
  • Stir sesame seed oil into liquid. Return beef to slow cooker. Cover; cook 15 to 30 minutes or until hot. Serve with rice; garnish with sesame seeds.

SLOW-COOKED SHORT RIBS WITH GREMOLATA



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English short ribs are cut lengthwise along the bone, so the meat sits on top. With a day or two of notice, any butcher should be able to cut them to order.

Provided by Travis Lett

Categories     Beef     Braise     Christmas     Dinner     Meat     Beef Rib     Winter     Christmas Eve     Bon Appétit     Anniversary     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 10" English-style bone-in beef short ribs (about 10 pounds)
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup grated peeled horseradish or 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 lemons, halved

Steps:

  • Season short ribs generously with salt and pepper; place in a large roasting pan and chill, uncovered, 12 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Toast breadcrumbs on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Let cool.
  • Add 1 cup water to roasting pan. Cover pan with foil and cook until meat is tender, 2 1/2-3 hours. Uncover pan and increase oven temperature to 400°F. Roast until ribs are browned on top, 25-30 minutes longer.
  • When short ribs are almost done, mix garlic, parsley, horseradish, lemon zest and juice, breadcrumbs, and 2 tablespoons oil in a small bowl; season gremolata with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook lemons, cut side down, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Top short ribs with gremolata and serve with seared lemons.

SLOW COOKED SHORT RIBS



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Not only are these ribs delicious, but by using the crock pot it frees you up to do other things. Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Ribs

Time 8h35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 c flour
2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp pepper
6 lb beef short ribs (or 4 to 4 1/2 lbs. of boneless short ribs)
1/2 c butter
1 large onion, chopped fairly large
1 1/2 c beef broth
3/4 c cider or red wine vinegar
3/4 c packed brown sugar
1/2 c chili sauce
1/3 c ketchup
1/3 c worcestershire sauce
5 clove garlic. minced
2 tsp chili powder

Steps:

  • 1. In a large zip bag combine flour, salt and pepper. Add ribs in batches and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown ribs in butter, transfer to a 5 quart 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 6 - 8 hours or until meat is tender.

FAST AND EASY SLOW-COOKED SHORT RIBS



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Few ingredients, under 3 minutes, and come back to a finished dinner. Fresh rosemary is best, but dried works just fine too.

Provided by Susan Gartin

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rib Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds beef short ribs, or more to taste
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed French onion soup
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place short ribs into a slow cooker; top with French onion soup. Season mixture with salt and pepper. Pour chili sauce over exposed parts of ribs; sprinkle with rosemary.
  • Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 95.2 mg, Fat 42.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.9 g, Sodium 549.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Tips for Cooking Short Ribs:

  • Choose high-quality short ribs. Look for ribs that are well-marbled and have a good amount of meat on them.
  • Brown the short ribs before slow cooking them. This will help to develop their flavor and give them a nice crust.
  • Use a variety of liquids in your slow cooker. This will help to add flavor and moisture to the short ribs.
  • Cook the short ribs on low heat for a long period of time. This will help to break down the connective tissue and make the ribs fall-off-the-bone tender.
  • Season the short ribs with a variety of herbs and spices. This will help to enhance their flavor.
  • Serve the short ribs with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooked short ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a special occasion or a 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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