Description
Tender and flavorful short ribs cooked in a slow cooker with a creamy ranch seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef short ribs
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the short ribs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the ribs for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the ribs to the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix the ranch seasoning, beef broth, and heavy cream.
- Pour the mixture over the ribs in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until tender.
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes or your favorite side.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir into the slow cooker 30 minutes before serving.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: slow cooker, ranch, short ribs, beef, easy dinner