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Slow Cooker Asian Short Ribs

Yield: 8 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 8 hours 30 minutes
Total: 8 hours 40 minutes
Literally fall-off-the-bone tender! SO SO GOOD. Set and forget right in your crockpot. So easy with zero fuss!
5 stars (79 ratings)

Ingredients

  • ½ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
  • 4 pounds beef short ribs
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Equipment

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and red pepper flakes, if using.
  • Place short ribs into a 6-qt slow cooker. Stir in soy sauce mixture until well combined.
  • Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours.*
  • In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1/4 cup water. Stir in mixture into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high heat for an additional 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with parsley and sesame seeds, if desired.

Notes

*To test for doneness, pull on a bone as it should slide out freely.