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Easy Slow Cooker Short Ribs

Easy Slow Cooker Short Ribs are a delicious dinner that is low-effort, perfect for a busy weeknight. Flavorful, tender meat and veggies make a hearty, satisfying meal.
Course Main Course, Slow Cooker
Cuisine American, comfort food
Keyword Beef Short Ribs, crock-pot recipe, slow cooker
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author I Heart Recipes

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs beef short ribs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb carrots peeled & chopped
  • 2 large yellow onions chopped
  • 2-3 large russet potatoes washed, peeled, and chopped
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning .87 oz. packet
  • 1 packet brown gravy mix .87 oz. packet
  • 2 tsp seasoning salt OR salt free seasoning I like Mrs. Dash Original
  • 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
  • 1 spring of fresh thyme
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 5 cloves of garlic chopped
  • 2 red bell peppers sliced

Instructions

  • Toss the short ribs into a large bowl, then drizzle in the olive oil.
    3 lbs beef short ribs, 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Sprinkle the salt-free seasoning or seasoning salt all over the short ribs, then toss the ribs to make sure they are well coated with the oil and seasonings.
    2 tsp seasoning salt OR salt free seasoning
  • In a large stick free skillet, brown the ribs over medium heat.
  • Once the ribs are nice and browned remove them from the heat.
  • Place the ribs, and chopped potatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, and peppers in a bowl or on a flat baking sheet.
    1 lb carrots, 2 large yellow onions, 2-3 large russet potatoes, 2 red bell peppers, 5 cloves of garlic
  • Sprinkle the ranch seasoning, and brown gravy mix all over.
    1 packet ranch seasoning, 1 packet brown gravy mix
  • Now toss all of the ingredients (except the potatoes) into the slow cooker.
  • Next, add the potatoes and fresh herbs on top of the other ingredients.
    1 sprig of fresh rosemary, 1 spring of fresh thyme, 3 bay leaves
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker, and set on high.
  • Let cook for 6 hours.
  • During the last hour, giving everything a nice stir.
  • Once done sprinkle fresh parsley on top.
  • Serve & enjoy!

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