How to Make Slow Cooker Asian Short Ribs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow Cooker Asian Short Ribs are a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. These tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs are packed with flavor and are sure to impress your family and friends. The beauty of this recipe is that it's cooked in a slow cooker, allowing the flavors to meld together and the meat to become incredibly tender.

The combination of savory and slightly sweet Asian flavors in the marinade creates a truly irresistible dish. The soy sauce adds a deep um...

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Ingredients

  • 6 beef short ribs, or more to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon potato starch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 green onion tops, thinly sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 ribs

  • Season short ribs with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a pot over medium-high heat and cook short ribs in batches until browned on all sides, 5 to 8 minutes. Place short ribs in a slow cooker.
  • Stir together soy sauce, vegetable broth, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes in a bowl. Pour sauce over short ribs. Cover slow cooker.
  • Cook on High until ribs are cooked through, about 4 hours. Remove ribs from sauce and keep warm.
  • Pour sauce into a pot and cook on medium-low heat until reduced, about 5 minutes. Remove as much grease as possible. Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until smooth. Pour into sauce and cook until thickened, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour sauce over short ribs and sprinkle sliced green onions on top.
  • Nutrition

    670 cal.

    • Total Fat: 55g
    • Saturated Fat: 23g
    • Cholesterol: 116mg
    • Sodium: 1333mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 370mg