Name: Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs with Beer
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American

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Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs with Beer

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Instructions

Place onions in a 5 quart slow cooker; add ribs and bay leaf.

Combine the beer, brown sugar, mustard, tomato paste, thyme, bouillon, salt and pepper.

Pour over meat.

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until meat is tender.

Remove meat and vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm.

Discard bay leaf.

Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer juices to a small saucepan.

Bring liquid to a boil.

Combine flour and water until smooth.

Gradually stir into the pan.

Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Sear Before Slow Cooking 🔥
Brown the beef short ribs in a hot skillet before adding to the slow cooker to develop a flavorful crust and deepen the overall sauce complexity through the Maillard reaction.
Use Quality Beer Wisely 🍺
Choose a robust beer like a porter or amber ale that won't evaporate completely; add half at the start and reserve the rest to pour in during the last 30 minutes for fresher beer flavor.
Remove Fat Layer Before Serving 🥄
After cooking, refrigerate the finished dish overnight to allow fat to solidify on top, making it easy to remove and resulting in a cleaner, more refined sauce.
Bloom Your Spices 🌿
Toast the dried thyme and bay leaf in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding to release their essential oils, intensifying the herbaceous depth of your sauce.
Thicken Sauce at the End ✨
Make a slurry with flour and cold water, then stir it into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes on high heat to achieve a luxurious, coating consistency without overcooking the meat.