Slow cooker short ribs produces tender, falling apart meat that’s full of flavor. This Korean inspired short rib recipe is low-carb, paleo & Whole30 compatible.
FAQs & Tips
What are short ribs?
Beef short ribs are a cut of beef taken from the brisket, chuck, plate, or rib areas of beef. The cut is literally the short section of the rib bone, hence where it gets its name: short ribs. Short ribs can be bought in different sizes: some are cut thin, some thick, some with bones, some with bones removes. You can use bone-in or boneless short ribs for this recipe. I like to use bone-in short ribs when I make this in the slow cooker. Bone-in short ribs are pretty foolproof and can withstand the longer cook time better than boneless. If you use boneless short ribs, lower the cook time in the slow cooker by at least 30 minutes and the Instant Pot by 5 minutes.
The Korean inspired sauce
The sauce is inspired by my favorite Korean restaurant sauces. But I also wanted it to be healthy and Whole30 compatible. Hence the lack of sugar. As you’re making the sauce, give it a taste. If you think it needs more salt, add more salt. Want more ginger? Use more. I know it won’t look like there’s enough sauce when it’s ready to start cook because the meat won’t fully be submerged. Trust me, it’s enough sauce.
How to serve this
Serve these short ribs based on your own dietary restrictions. For low-carb, keto, paleo, and Whole30 I suggest cauliflower rice or mashed cauliflower like you see here. Regular white or brown rice are also excellent options.
How do you store leftovers?
Store leftover crockpot short ribs in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
What size slow cooker did you use?
I use a 6-quart slow cooker or Instant Pot for this recipe.
PrintSlow Cooker Short Ribs
Slow cooker short ribs produces tender, falling apart meat that’s full of flavor. This Korean inspired short rib recipe is low-carb, paleo & Whole30 compatible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minute
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef short ribs
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Sauce
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minded
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of salt & pepper
Instructions
Slow Cooker
- Add short ribs to the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix together sauce ingredients. Pour the sauce on top of the short ribs
- Cook HIGH 3-4 hours or LOW 6-8.
- Garnish with sesame seeds & green onions.
Instant Pot
- Turn on the Instant Pot and select sauté. Once hot add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to the pot. Add the short ribs and sear on all sides, 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the sauce ingredients to the pressure cooker. Stir to mix well. If needed, deglaze the bottom of the pressure cooker by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon. Add the short ribs back into the pressure cooker.
- Close lid and seal valve. Set manual (high) pressure to 45 minutes. When done cooking, quick release the pressure.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0 g
- Fat: 21.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 45.7 g
- Cholesterol: 181.3 mg
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9 thoughts on “Slow Cooker Short Ribs + VIDEO”
Very good and easy to prepare. I served it over mashed cauliflower.
Easy to follow and I had all the ingredients in my pantry for the sauce!!! I eyeballed the amounts so u really can’t mess this up! Thank you
In the video, you added minced garlic but wasn’t written in the recipe ingredients. I would love to try this cause its so easy to do and the ingredients are all available in my kitchen.
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Thank you *so* much for bringing this to my attention. The recipe calls for 2 minced garlic cloves. I’ll updated the recipe accordingly ASAP. I hope you enjoy it!
Thanks, very good recipe. Tasted great and was easy to prepare!
I usually don’t eat beef because it just leaves me so full. And let me be honest beef intimates me because my meat comes out tough lol But this was perfect! Love this cut and my meat came off the bone. It was tender and this sauce is ridiculous good! My husband came home from work raving about how good his lunch was!!
Ive always been intimidated by this cut of beef. But your recipe looks pretty easy, so Im going to try my first beef short rib- wish me luck!
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I really enjoy thin cut beef, like asada, and tri tip, but Ive never tried to cook Korean short ribs! Cant wait!