Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs

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Looking for a delicious and easy slow cooker recipe? Look no further than this mouthwatering slow cooker beef short ribs recipe. These tender and flavorful ribs are cooked low and slow in a rich and savory sauce, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth dish that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal hands-on time, you can enjoy restaurant-quality short ribs right at home.

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slow cooker beef short ribs recipe details

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Easy short ribs for the slow cooker. This family dinner idea will cook up while you’re off at work and gain you torrents of praise.
Ready in: 8 hours 20 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 6

• 3 onions, cut in wedges
• 3 to 3 1/2 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (12 ounce bottle) light beer
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 cup cold water

Preparation method

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 8 hours

1. Arrange onions in the bottom of 5 quart slow cooker, then place ribs and bay leaf on top. In a mixing bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients (except for flour and water) and drizzle over the ribs.
2. Cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours.
3. Take ribs and onions out of the slow cooker, put onto a plate, and cover with foil. Pour pan juices into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. In a small bowl, whisk flour with cold water, then pour in a thin stream into the boiling pan juices. Cook for about 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
4. Serve ribs with sauce, over pasta, rice, potatoes, or whatever starch you’ve got handy.