Italian Braised Short Ribs Slow Cooker Recipe

If there’s a way to make ribs taste elegant, this is it. Cook with red wine, mushrooms, and Italian seasoning, and serve with mashed potatoes.

Prep Time
<15 minutes
Cook Time
8+ hours
Servings
8
Ingredients:
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 3 pounds beef short ribs, excess fat trimmed
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 large yellow onions, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 16 ounces mushrooms (baby bella or cremini), quartered
  • 2 cups dry red wine
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Mashed potatoes for serving (optional)
Instructions:
  1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Season ribs with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Cook uncovered, 6 to 8 minutes, until browned on all sides. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Add onions to the pan and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, mushrooms, wine, broth, and Italian seasoning; cook for 3 minutes.
  3. Add onions, liquid, and ribs to your Crock-Pot® slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, until meat is tender and pulls away from the bone.
  4. 4. Remove ribs, mushrooms, and onions to a serving platter and cover to keep warm.
  5. Transfer cooking liquid from slow cooker to pan. Combine flour and water together in a small bowl, then whisk into skillet. Cook, uncovered, 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened. Serve over mashed potatoes with thickened sauce. Enjoy!
Entrees
Italian
Beef
Slow Cooker