Crockpot Beef Short Ribs recipe
Members see larger photos (free!)

By joining the BigOven community you'll see the big picture!

  


Crockpot Beef Short Ribs

This is a delicious Short Rib recipe, with the beef turning meltingly tender...and accompanied by a rich and savory sauce made from the beef drippings. The ribs, a combination of lean meat and fat, are cut from the end of a standing rib roast, and this is what makes them so tasty. This easy crockpot recipe makes an excellent "stick-to-your-ribs" meal, especially for cold weather.

[rate or comment]

Share this recipe on Facebook!

Servings: 6 Servings
Total Time (median): 0 : 20 Active Time: 0 : 17

Ingredients

Optional Thickener


Preparation

Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add ribs to skillet and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook ribs about 10 minutes or until well browned on all sides, turning occasionally.

Meanwhile, place potatoes and carrots in a 5- to 6-quart slow-cooker pot; top with the onion wedges. Transfer ribs to slow cooker on top of vegetables. Discard drippings in skillet.

In a small bowl, combine ketchup, 1/4 cup water, vinegar, paprika, chili powder, mustard, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Pour mixture over ribs in slow cooker.

Cover slow cooker with lid and cook on low setting as manufacturer directs, 8 to 10 hours (or on high setting 4 to 5 hours) or until meat is fork-tender and falling off the bones.

With tongs, transfer ribs to deep platter; discard bones if you like. With spoon, skim fat from sauce in slow cooker and discard fat. Spoon vegetables and sauce over ribs. Serve immediately with a crusty bread and a green salad.

If a thickened gravy is desired, transfer the juices to a saucepan, skim off fat and simmer for 5 minutes. Combine the cornstarch with 1/4 cup water, stirring until the mixture is smooth. Pour into the simmering juices and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.

Makes 6 generous servings.

Cooks Note: You may bake the short ribs in a covered Dutch oven placed in a 325 degree oven for two hours if you don't have a slow cooker.


Recipe Links [add recipe link]

Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Reviews

100% would make "Crockpot Beef Short Ribs" again.

[add your review]

We are big fans of this recipe. Excellent one pot meal. (Hint: Throw in a couple extra potatoes if you are worried about crockpot "fill.") I followed the recipe for assembly and did not disturb it during cooking. Perfect. I cooked this on high, so my total time reflects that. This is "company" good crockpot food.

sparkydeesparkydee : : 0:20 total time : 0:20 active time : review posted 2w 2d ago.


IMPORTANT! With crockpots, for best results, fill the crock at least half-full but no more than one inch from the rim. If only half-filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe calls for.As with many recipes, this one is even better the next day because the flavors have blended together and if you refrigerate the sauce, the excess fat can be scraped off the top.

glenview4731glenview4731 :  : review posted 2w 5d ago.


I was totally amazed the combination of ingredients produced such a wonderful flavor. I cooked it at night for dinner the next day and after everyone had to take a taste, there wasn't anything left!!!

dkamitadkamita : : 0:15 active time : review posted 5w ago.


[I made edits to this recipe.]

sgrishkasgrishka : comment : review posted 48w 6d ago.


As with many recipes, this one is even better the next day because the flavors have blended together and if you refrigerate the sauce, the excess fat can be scraped off the top.

[I posted this recipe.]

sgrishkasgrishka :  : review posted 48w 6d ago.


Submit Your Review : Crockpot Beef Short Ribs

Once we validate your email, your comment is published here and emailed to the person who posted this recipe.

  •  h :   m   (optional; recipe start-to-finish)

  •  h :   m   (optional; your "working" time)



  • It may take up to ten minutes to see new comments.
    This helps speed up our website. Thanks!

Bloggers, have you written about "Crockpot Beef Short Ribs"?  Add your link to this page.

Import Into BigOven (BGO)