Description
Rich, tender, fall-off-the-bone Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs simmered in a deep, savory sauce — this is the kind of hearty, luxurious comfort food that feels fancy but is truly effortless. Perfect for a cozy winter meal or an elegant weekend dinner, these ribs are packed with flavor from red wine, garlic, and herbs. This easy recipe is ideal for anyone looking for a satisfying dinner idea or a make-ahead dish that impresses every time.
Ingredients
3 lb beef short ribs (bone-in)
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup red wine
1 cup beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
4–5 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Pat the short ribs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the ribs on all sides until deeply browned.
3. Remove ribs and set aside. In the same pan, add onions and sauté until soft and golden, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
5. Add tomato paste, stir to coat the onions, and cook for 2 minutes.
6. Pour in red wine and deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits.
7. Transfer ribs to slow cooker and pour mixture over them.
8. Add broth, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and thyme.
9. Cook on low 8 hours or high 4–5 hours until tender.
10. Serve with sauce over mashed potatoes or bread.
Notes
Don’t skip searing — it builds deep flavor.
Skim fat from sauce before serving for better texture.
Tastes even better the next day after resting.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg