Easy Short Ribs Slow Cooker Recipe - Meatlovers Monday

Here is a recipe I've been making for the family for many years. It's one of my "go-to" meals. Hubby especially likes it when I serve these ribs on a Sunday with garlic mashed potatoes, steamed green beans, and a salad. But today is Monday and Hubby is getting his ribs over rice, which also makes him happy. This recipe makes a great, easy, family meal no matter how you serve it. I especially like using my slow cooker in the summer; it helps keep the heat down in the kitchen and allows me a little more free time to spend with the family. Enjoy!

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Beef Pepper Steak - Short Ribs Slow Cooker Recipe
adapted from Betty Crocker Slow Cooker Cookbook - 2003

Prep: 15 Minutes     Cook: 8 - 10 Hrs

 
What you'll need:

4 Lbs beef short ribs	2 lrg sweet onions - chopped
4 cloves garlic - crushed	1 jar (12 oz) beef gravy
2 envelopes (1-1/4 OZ) beef gravy mix	3 bay leaves
1/4 cup dry vermouth

What you'll do:

1) Place first chopped sweet onion on bottom of slow cooker. Spinkle ground pepper on top of onions. Add crushed garlic.

2) Place ribs on top of onions

3) Cover top of ribs with ground pepper

4) In a separate bowl, combine gravy mix (dry) and gravy (jar), along with vermouth

5) Pour over ribs

6) Place 3 bay leaves over gravy-covered short ribs

7) Cover with second chopped sweet onion

8) Place lid on top of slow cooker and cook on low heat setting for 8 - 10 Hrs

9) Skim fat from surface of sauce in slow cooker.

10) Remove ribs; cover and keep warm

11) Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste (optional) - ladle over ribs when serving.