The best things in life are worth waiting for, and that’s definitely the case with these Crockpot Beef Short Ribs with Rich Gravy.
They take a little bit of time to prepare, but the end result is definitely worth it!
The best beef short ribs can be found at your favorite steakhouse, but they can also be made in the comfort of your own home with this delicious Crockpot Beef Short Ribs with Rich Gravy Recipe.
The key to making these ribs irresistible is the gravy – it’s rich, flavorful, and perfect for sopping up with a piece of crusty bread.
The rich gravy makes this dish extra special, and it’s sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. Best of all, it’s easy to prepare – just put everything in the crockpot and let it cook!
Ingredients
Ribs:
- Oil
- Beef short ribs
- White onion, chopped
- Minced garlic
- Red wine
- Beef stock
- Dried thyme
- Tomato puree/paste
- Granulated sugar
- Basil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Worcestershire sauce
Gravy:
- Cornstarch
- Cold water
How to make Crockpot Beef Short Ribs with Rich Gravy
Ribs:
Add oil to a heated skillet. Add short ribs and cook for 10 minutes or until the ribs are brown on all sides.
Stir while adding chopped onion for an additional 2 minutes.
Next, add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute then pour in the red wine.
Bring the wine to a bubble, simmering for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the chicken stock, thyme, tomato puree, sugar, basil, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil.
Move all ingredients to a crock pot. Put on the lid. Continue to cook for 6-8 hours.
Gravy:
Turn off the slow cooker.
Transfer most of the broth from the crock pot to a pot. Bring the temperature to high.
In a small bowl whisk cold water and cornstarch together. Continue whisking while adding this mixture to the broth. Continue to whisk until this begins to thicken.
Plate the short ribs and top with gravy.
You can serve mashed potatoes and green vegetables with ribs and gravy.
The beef short ribs are cooked low and slow in the crockpot until they fall off the bone. Then, we make a delicious gravy with the cooking liquid to serve over top.
This meal is perfect for a chilly winter night when you want something comforting and hearty.
Crockpot Beef Short Ribs with Rich Gravy
The beef short ribs are cooked low and slow in the crockpot until they fall off the bone. Then, we make a delicious gravy with the cooking liquid to serve over top. This meal is perfect for a chilly winter night when you want something comforting and hearty.
Ingredients
Ribs:
- 1 Tbsp oil
- 4 beef short ribs
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 1 1⁄2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 C red wine
- 2 3⁄4 C beef stock
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp tomato puree/paste
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp basil
- 1⁄4 tsp salt
- 1⁄4 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Gravy:
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 5 Tbsp cold water
Instructions
Ribs:
- Add oil to a heated skillet. Add short ribs and cook for 10 minutes or until the ribs are brown on all sides.
- Stir while adding chopped onion for an additional 2 minutes.
- Next, add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute then pour in the red wine.
- Bring the wine to a bubble, simmering for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock, thyme, tomato puree, sugar, basil, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil.
- Move all ingredients to a crock pot. Put on the lid. Continue to cook for 6-8 hours.
Gravy:
- Turn off the slow cooker.
- Transfer most of the broth from the crock pot to a pot. Bring the temperature to high.
- In a small bowl whisk cold water and cornstarch together. Continue whisking while adding this mixture to the broth. Continue to whisk until this begins to thicken.
- Plate the short ribs and top with gravy.
- You can serve mashed potatoes and green vegetables with ribs and gravy.
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 399Total Fat 23gSaturated Fat 9gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 14gCholesterol 85mgSodium 579mgCarbohydrates 12gFiber 1gSugar 4gProtein 25g
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