Description
Crockpot Cranberry Short Ribs are a delightful blend of tender beef and a sweet-tangy cranberry sauce that creates an unforgettable comfort food experience. With minimal prep time, these savory ribs make for the perfect centerpiece at any family gathering or dinner party. The slow-cooked aroma will fill your home, leaving everyone eagerly anticipating their first bite. Serve them over creamy mashed potatoes or with roasted vegetables for a complete meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef short ribs
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the short ribs on all sides.
- Place seared ribs in the crockpot. Pour cranberry sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, chopped onion, and minced garlic over the ribs.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper; mix gently without breaking up the ribs.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until fork-tender.
- Carefully remove ribs and spoon sauce over them before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg