Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs: The Perfect Meal for Busy Stay at Home Parents

Beef Short Ribs Recipe

It’s mid-week and you’re looking for a meal that’s flavorful and easy to prepare. This beef short ribs recipe is just the ticket. It’s a hearty and savory dish that’s sure to please even the pickiest of eaters! Plus, it only requires a few ingredients and is ready to eat in about an hour. So let’s get started!

Ingredients:
• 4 pounds beef short ribs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups beef stock
• 2 cups red wine
• 2 bay leaves
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat on the stovetop. Add the olive oil and heat until it’s shimmering. Add the short ribs and brown them on all sides, about 8 minutes total. Once browned, remove from the heat and set aside on a plate.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the seasonings over the short ribs and rub in with your hands. Return the Dutch oven to the stovetop over medium-high heat and add the beef stock and red wine. Stir in the bay leaves and bring to a simmer. Nestle the browned short ribs in the liquid and cover with a lid. Transfer to preheated oven and cook for 45 minutes.
3. Remove Dutch oven from oven, uncover, and spoon some of the liquid over top of the short ribs to keep them moist while they finish cooking uncovered for an additional 15 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Serve with your favorite side dishes! Enjoy!

As a stay at home parent, I often rely on easy recipes like this one for beef short ribs when I need something quick yet flavorful for my family’s dinner table. These short ribs are melt-in-your mouth delicious every single time! Even better, they require minimal prep work so I can spend less time in front of the stove and more time playing with my kids or doing other household chores. I also love that this recipe gives me an opportunity to indulge in my favorite adult beverage – red wine! The aroma of these short ribs braising in wine alone is enough to make your mouth water!

On nights when I need something really special, I like to prepare this beef short rib recipe with my own homemade BBQ sauce instead of using store bought varieties like many recipes call for. It’s so simple – just mix together some ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, apple cider vinegar, mustard powder and cayenne pepper (optional). Then just brush it over both sides of your pre-seasoned short ribs before placing them in your Dutch oven or baking dish! It adds such an amazing flavour boost that my family always looks forward to whenever I make this dish!

I can’t think of many meals that are more perfect for busy days than this beef short rib recipe! It requires minimal effort yet yields maximum flavor every time – what more could you ask for? Whether you choose to serve it up with mashed potatoes or macaroni & cheese – your family is sure to love it! Enjoy!