Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs

Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs

Enjoy tender, flavorful beef short ribs made easy in the slow cooker. Perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal.
  • 8 H

    Cooking Time

  • 15 mins

    Prep Time

  • 8 People

    Serves

  • 4 lbs. beef short ribs, trimmed of fat
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 5 large carrots, cut into 2-in pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
  • 1 package Knorr® Classic Brown Gravy Mix
  • 1 cup PLUS 2 tbsp water, divided
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour

Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs
  1. Brown short ribs in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove and place in slow cooker. Add onion, carrots, garlic and thyme.

  2. Drain fat from skillet. Add 1 cup water and Knorr® Classic Brown gravy mix, stirring well and scraping brown bits from bottom of skillet. Pour over short ribs.

  3. Cover and cook at LOW 8 hours or until short ribs are tender. Remove short ribs and vegetables to serving platter; cover to keep warm.

  4. If desired, remove excess fat from slow cooker. Thicken gravy by stirring flour with remaining 2 tablespoons water in small bowl. Add to slow cooker and cook at HIGH until thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve with short ribs and vegetables.

  1. Amount per Serving
Nutritional values Amount per Serving
Energy (g) 0.0
Calcium (g) 0.0 mg
Carbohydrates (g) 0.0 g
Cholesterol (g) 0.0 mg
Fat (g) 0.0 g
Fiber (g) 0.0 g
Iron (g) 0.0 mg
Protein (g) 0.0 g
Saturated Fat (g) 0.0 g
Sodium (g) 0.0 mg
Sugars (g) 0.0 g
Trans Fat (g) 0.0 g

Hints & Tips

TIP: If desired, replace 1/3 cup water with dry red wine. A sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley adds a nice touch to the finished dish. 

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