Crock Pot Short Ribs

Two short ribs over mashed potatoes and covered in gravy.

5 from 1 vote

These mouthwatering Short Ribs in the Crock Pot are incredibly easy to make and are sure to be a hit with the whole family! After a quick sear, the meat is slow cooked until perfection and served with a rich and flavorful gravy.

Prep Time15

Cook Time6

Total Time6 15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 531kcal

Author: Ryan Allen

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 pounds beef short ribs
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium yellow onion sliced
3 teaspoons garlic minced
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
2 teaspoons tomato paste
2 bay leaf
3 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

Season beef short ribs with salt and pepper on all sides.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add one tablespoon of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, place the short ribs in the skillet and sear for 1-2 minutes on each side or until browned.
Place onions in the bottom of the crock pot and set the short ribs on top.
Add garlic, rosemary, thyme, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, and tomato paste in a bowl. Mix until well combined and pour into the crock pot.
Place bay leaves on top of the meat. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until tender.
Remove meat from the crock pot and mix ¼ cup of liquid for the crock pot and cornstarch in a small bowl. Then, slowly pour the mixture in while whisking. Add meat back in and cook until gravy thickens.
Serve over mashed potatoes, and enjoy!

Notes

Use a slow cooker liner: Save time and effort cleaning your crock pot by using a slow cooker liner.
Sear until just browned: You only need to sear the short ribs until browned on both sides, about 1-2 minutes per side. Then, leave it to the slow cooker to do the rest!
Cook on low: I don’t recommend cooking these short ribs on high or they can become too tough and dry. Slow and low is the best method for achieving perfectly tender short ribs.

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