Slow Cooker Short Ribs

The slow cooker is a great way to cook short ribs because the slow cooking process creates exceedingly tender and flavorful ribs.  This Slow Cooker Short Ribs recipe couldn't be easier to put together- French onion soup adds rich onion flavor and blends beautifully with dark ale to create restaurant-style short ribs that will melt in your mouth.

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Cooking Directions

  • Place the beef into a 5-quart slow cooker. Add the brown sugar, garlic, thyme and flour and toss to coat. Pour the soup and ale over the beef mixture.Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours or until the beef is fork-tender.  Spoon off any fat.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds beef short rib (about 6 serving-sized pieces)2 tablespoons packed brown sugar3 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed0.25 cup all-purpose flour1 can (10 1/2 ounces) Campbell’s® Condensed French Onion Soup1 bottle (12 fluid ounces) dark ale or beer