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Tender Beer Braised Beef Short Ribs Slow Cooker Recipe Easy and Perfect for Dinner

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A comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender beef short ribs braised in dark beer with garlic, herbs, and a rich sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks (optional)
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 12 ounces dark beer (such as Guinness or porter)
  • 1 cup beef broth (homemade or low-sodium store-bought)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Pat the short ribs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on all sides. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the ribs in batches until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. (10 minutes)
  3. In the same pan, add sliced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. (7 minutes)
  4. Pour in the dark beer, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Let the beer reduce slightly for 3-4 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Mix well. (5 minutes)
  5. Place the seared ribs into the slow cooker. Pour the beer and vegetable mixture over the ribs. Add beef broth, fresh thyme sprigs, and bay leaves. The liquid should come about halfway up the ribs. (5 minutes)
  6. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the meat is tender and falling off the bone. (4-8 hours)
  7. Carefully remove ribs and keep warm. Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves. If the sauce is too thin, pour it into a saucepan and simmer over medium heat until thickened. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. (10-15 minutes)
  8. Serve ribs warm, spooning the rich sauce over the top. Pair with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or buttered noodles. (Immediate)

Notes

Searing the ribs before slow cooking adds a rich caramelized crust and depth of flavor. Use bone-in ribs for best tenderness and sauce richness. Adjust soy sauce and beer type for dietary needs. Let ribs rest 10 minutes before serving. Sauce can be thickened by simmering or adding a cornstarch slurry.

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