Description
Super Tender Crockpot Beef Short Ribs deliver melt-in-your-mouth, fall-off-the-bone texture in a rich, savory sauce. Slow-cooked to perfection with onion, garlic, beef broth, tomato, and soy, this easy crockpot recipe requires minimal prep and hands-off cooking, making it ideal for cozy weeknights, busy families, or meal-prep sessions. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a comforting, restaurant-quality dinner at home. Halal-friendly ingredients make it accessible for gatherings and weeknights alike.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef short ribs (halal)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (halal)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the short ribs on all sides until browned, 2–3 minutes per side.
- Place the onions and garlic in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Arrange the browned ribs on top.
- In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, paprika, thyme, pepper, and salt.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the ribs.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4–5 hours, until the ribs are tender and falling off the bone.
- Skim excess fat if needed, garnish with parsley, and serve warm over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Notes
- Tip: Sear well to deepen flavor.
- Skim fat after cooking if desired for a leaner finish.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for make-ahead meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Super Tender Crockpot Beef Short Ribs, slow cooker short ribs, easy beef short ribs, halal beef, crockpot ribs, weeknight dinner, comfort food, fall-off-the-bone ribs