Slow Cooked Short Rib Recipe

June 15, 2026
Slow cooked beef short ribs plated over creamy mashed potatoes with rich brown gravy and parsley garnish in a bright kitchen setting. Premium Best Beef braised short rib recipe image featuring tender bone-in beef short ribs.

Looking for a deeply flavorful, comforting dish? This slow-cooked short rib recipe delivers tender meat with a rich, savory sauce.

The Essentials:

  • 3–4 lbs Best Beef Bone-In Short Ribs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • Fresh thyme/rosemary
  • Salt and pepper

Pan to Plate:

  1. Pat short ribs dry and season with salt and pepper. Sear over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
  2. Transfer to slow cooker.
  3. In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic. Stir in tomato paste, then deglaze with red wine.
  4. Add broth, Worcestershire, and herbs. Pour over ribs.
  5. Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours until fork-tender.
  6. Remove ribs, strain sauce, and simmer until thickened.

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