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Overhead shot of a single beef short rib on a bed of reduced braising liquid, topped with fresh thyme.

Crockpot Beef Short Ribs

Make-ahead crockpot beef short ribs braised in red wine and beef broth with onion, garlic, and smoked paprika, ready in 8 hours.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs beef short ribs
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions
 

  • Season Short Ribs:

    Coat the beef short ribs with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.

  • Brown Short Ribs:

    In a large skillet, brown the short ribs on all sides. Move them to the crockpot.

  • Cook Aromatics and Sauce:

    Using the same skillet, cook the onion and garlic until they become tender. Then add beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, thyme, and the bay leaf. Mix thoroughly.

  • Slow Cook Ribs:

    Pour this mixture over the short ribs in the crockpot. Put the lid on and cook on low for 8 hours, until the meat is tender and separates from the bone.

  • Serve with Sauce:

    Take out the short ribs and, if you like, strain the sauce. Serve the ribs with the sauce poured over the top.
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