Slow Cooker Beer Braised Beef Short Ribs
Slow Cooker Beer Braised Short Ribs are a one pot, quick and easy dinner for the cold weather ahead. The fall off the bone, tender beef will melt in your mouth and the rich, flavorful sauce will have you begging for more.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 561kcal
Ingredients
- 5 lbs beef short ribs
- 14 oz beef broth/stock
- 12 oz beer dark or opt for a gluten free beer if needed
- ½ sweet onion cut into thin wedges
- ¼ cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce optional
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Few twists of fresh ground pepper if not using hot sauce
- 3-4 fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Using your slow cooker option on your Instant Pot or just your crockpot, place the ribs into the bottom.
- Add sliced onions.
- Pour in beer and beef stock.
- Add molasses and balsamic vinegar and pepper sauce, if using.
- Sprinkle in salt, pepper and lay thyme leaves on top.
- Cover with lid and cook on high for 5-½-6 hours or on low for 11-12 hours.
- When done remove beef short ribs with slotted spoon to a serving plate. Discard thyme sprigs.
- Serve with beef gravy on the side.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
Notes
Frequently Asked Questions about Beef Short Ribs
What are short ribs?
Short ribs come from the chuck portion of a cow. There are 5 ribs that are short and can't be used as steaks. This is what they sell as short ribs.Can I overcook braised short ribs?
It's very hard to overcook this meat. It is simmered or braised for a long time to become so tender it falls right off the bone. This long cooking process takes this very tough meat and breaks down the connective tissues, transforming it into gelatin, to become super tender. So don't worry about overcooking!Can I cook these in an Instant Pot?
Yes, just place everything in the pot,cook on high pressure for 45 minutes, then let pressure release naturally for 15 minutes.Nutrition
Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 630mg | Potassium: 1280mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 7mg
