Slow Cooker Red Wine Short Ribs Recipe

Comforting Slow Cooker Red Wine Short Ribs the Whole Family Will Love
Prep 10 Mins
Cook 4-8 Hours
Serves 4-6
Slow cooker with red wine short ribs, garnished with rosemary, on a wooden table.

Ingredients

  • Beef short ribs
  • Garlic
  • Onion
  • Red wine (or beef broth)
  • Tomato paste
  • Rosemary
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. (Optional) Sear the short ribs in a hot skillet until browned on all sides.
  2. Transfer ribs to the slow cooker.
  3. Add garlic, onion, tomato paste, rosemary, and red wine or broth.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4–8 hours, until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.

Simple Slow-Cooked Short Ribs with Red Wine

Some meals feel like an exhale. Slow-cooked short ribs are one of them. Just a few honest ingredients, short ribs, garlic, onion, herbs, and red wine, will come together to make something deeply comforting.

Start by placing the ribs in the slow cooker with tomato paste, rosemary, and a splash of red wine or broth. Let time do the work. Over the next several hours, the ribs soften, the flavors deepen, and your home begins to smell like something worth slowing down for.

You can sear the ribs first if you want a little extra richness, but it isn’t necessary. When the meat falls easily from the bone, it’s ready. Serve it simply, no fuss, no garnish, just warmth and truth on a plate.

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