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Slow Cooker Short Ribs

If you love bold flavors and don't have hours to spend in the kitchen, you will love these Slow Cooker Short Ribs Succulent beef short ribs are slowly cooked in a savory and aromatic broth with herbs and vegetables until they are fall-off-the-bone tender. The best part? You don't have to spend hours in the kitchen to make it happen!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Keyword crockpot
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 269kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried mustard
  • 3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, stir together the garlic powder, rosemary, oregano, salt, and mustard.
  • Pat the short ribs dry with paper towels, and then sprinkle the seasoning mix on the outside. You can refrigerate overnight if you like, or proceed with the recipe.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the seasoned short ribs and cook on all sides for 1 minute per side.
  • Transfer the beef ribs to your slow cooker using tongs.
  • Add the carrots and onion to the skillet, and cook for 6 minutes. Add the tomato paste directly to the oil, and stir for 1 minute before stirring the paste into the vegetables.
  • Add the vegetables to your crockpot.
  • Pour the beef broth and vinegar on top.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 821mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2618IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 3mg