Description
Savory Beef Short Ribs in a Crock Pot for Comfort Eating
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef short ribs (bone-in)
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop the onions and mince the garlic.
- Sear the ribs: Heat a pan and sear the beef short ribs until browned on all sides.
- Combine in crock pot: Transfer seared ribs to the crock pot and add onions, garlic, beef broth, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until meat is fork-tender.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- Opt for bone-in ribs for extra flavor and tenderness.
- Sweet onions add depth to the dish.
- Minced garlic infuses richness.
- Beef broth keeps the meat moist.
- BBQ sauce adds a tangy twist.
- Worcestershire sauce enhances umami.
- Brown sugar balances acidity.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 400 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg