Here’s a delicious way to make slow-cooked glazed beef short ribs that are tender, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy meal:
Ingredients:
- 3–4 lbs beef short ribs
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening glaze)
Instructions:
- Prep the ribs
- Pat the short ribs dry with paper towels.
- Season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Sear the ribs (optional but adds flavor)
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Brown the ribs on all sides (2–3 minutes per side). Transfer to slow cooker.
- Make the sauce
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until soft, then add garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and thyme.
- Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Slow cook
- Pour the sauce over the ribs in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
- Make the glaze
- Remove ribs and set aside.
- Pour the sauce into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.
- Mix cornstarch and water, then stir into sauce. Simmer until thickened into a glossy glaze.
- Glaze and serve
- Brush the glaze over the ribs.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.
💡 Tip: For extra flavor, you can add a splash of balsamic vinegar or a drizzle of honey to the glaze.
If you want, I can also give you a simpler 3-ingredient slow-cooker version that’s almost as tasty but super quick to prep.
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