Crockpot Short Ribs with Mashed Potatoes (10 Mins + Slow Cook Time)

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This dish is a testament to the magic of slow cooking, transforming simple ingredients into a tender, savory meal that’s deeply satisfying. Served alongside a bed of creamy mashed potatoes, each forkful offers a taste of homey goodness that’s hard to resist. This recipe is designed for ease and flavor, ideal for a busy day ending with a fulfilling dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef short ribs
  • 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup red wine (optional, can use additional beef broth instead)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 cup milk (or to desired consistency)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep Ribs (5 minutes): Season short ribs with salt and pepper.
  2. Layer Ingredients (5 minutes): Place the seasoned short ribs, sliced mushrooms, onion, and garlic in the crockpot.
  3. Mix Cooking Liquids (3 minutes): In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Pour the mixture over the ribs and vegetables in the crockpot.
  4. Cook (8 hours): Set your crockpot to low and cook for 8 hours until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.
  5. Make Mashed Potatoes (30 minutes before serving): About 30 minutes before the ribs are done, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and return to the pot. Add milk and butter, and mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt to taste.
  6. Serve (5 minutes): Spoon the creamy mashed potatoes onto plates alongside the short ribs, and ladle over the mushrooms and sauce from the crockpot as desired.

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Notes

These crockpot short ribs are a hassle-free way to achieve a dinner that tastes like you’ve been slaving away in the kitchen all day. The mushrooms add an earthy depth to the rich, meaty sauce that perfectly complements the velvety mashed potatoes. For an even richer sauce, you can mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with water and stir it into the crockpot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.

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