Tender and flavorful Crockpot Short Ribs cooked in a rich red wine sauce with vegetables and herbs. Perfectly pairs with mashed potatoes or pasta for a satisfying meal.
Author:Touria Elkoudssi
Prep Time:20 mins
Cook Time:8 hrs
Total Time:8 hrs 20 mins
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Main-course
Method:Slow Cooking
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
4 pounds meaty bone-in short ribs, 1 ½ inches or thicker
5 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
Vegetables and Aromatics:
6 medium carrots, chopped into ½-inch pieces
4 ribs celery, chopped into ½-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped into ½-inch pieces
8 cloves garlic, minced
Additional Ingredients:
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bottle 750 ml dry red wine
3 cups beef stock or chicken stock
1 (14-ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
8–10 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with water
¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Season the Ribs: Rub short ribs with 4 teaspoons of salt and black pepper.
Sear the Ribs: Brown the ribs in a skillet over high heat.
Prepare the Vegetables: Place carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker.
Add Ingredients: Add tomato paste, wine, stock, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and remaining salt to the slow cooker.
Cook: Cook on low for 8 hours until ribs are tender.
Thicken the Sauce: Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
Serve: Discard thyme bundle, garnish with parsley, and serve with desired sides.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, sear the ribs before adding to the slow cooker.
Adjust salt and pepper levels to taste.
Feel free to add more vegetables like potatoes or mushrooms.