Slow Cooked Short Ribs from My Fearless Kitchen. Don't be afraid of ribs! These Slow Cooked Short Ribs are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. With these tips and this recipe, you'll make the perfect beef short ribs.
Season short ribs with kosher salt and black pepper.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or enamel Dutch oven. Working in batches, cook ribs for 2-3 minutes on each side, until seared. Place short ribs in slow cooker and set aside. Reserve fat in skillet.
Add carrots, onion, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper to fat in skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, for 7-10 minutes until onion is translucent and carrots start to get soft. Add vegetable mixture to slow cooker.
Add 1/2 cup beef stock to skillet to deglaze skillet. Using a wooden spoon, scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet. Add this to the slow cooker.
Add 3-1/2 cups more beef stock to slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Short ribs are done when the meat falls away from the bone.