Slow Cooker Short Ribs

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Slow-cooked beef short ribs used two ways. Can anyone say 'M'm! M'm! Good'? Put the meat in a hoagie roll and serve with the reserved broth for dipping. Or, moisten with your favorite barbecue sauce and serve on a toasted bun.

close up view of Slow Cooker Short Ribs on bread, served with sauce in a bowl
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 hrs
Total Time:
5 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 3 ribs celery, sliced

  • 2 carrots, sliced

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed

  • 5 pounds beef short ribs

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef consomme (such as Campbell's ®)

  • ½ (10.5 ounce) can water

Directions

  1. Prepare a slow cooker crock with cooking spray.

  2. Spread celery, carrots, onion, and garlic in the bottom of the crock. Season short ribs with salt and pepper; place atop the vegetables. Pour beef consomme and water into the crock.

  3. Cook on High until the ribs are fork-tender, 5 to 7 hours.

  4. Remove the ribs from the slow cooker to a platter. Strain the broth and discard the vegetables.

  5. Strip meat from the bones of the ribs. Discard bones and transfer meat to a bowl. Shred meat with 2 forks and serve with strained broth.

From the Editor

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of vegetables. The actual amount consumed will vary.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

618 Calories
52g Fat
6g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 618
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 52g 67%
Saturated Fat 22g 111%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 289mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 29g 58%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 490mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.