Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (2024)

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Today I have a crockpot beef short ribs recipe for you! If you instantly imagine a smokehouse or bbq pit when you think ribs, think again. When slow cooked in a crockpot, beef short ribs are more like tiny little pot roasts. Tender, juicy, and completely effortless. If the idea of tossing ingredients into a slow cooker and forgetting about it for hours appeals to you, then this crockpot beef short ribs recipe is your new BFF.

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Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (1)

I've been holding onto this recipe for quite a while now. I developed this when the weather was chilly, intended to share it with you all, then the summer rolled in, and a keto crockpot recipe didn't seem to fit. Now that things are cooling off and everyone is busting out their slow cookers, there's no time like the present. I've also had time to test and tweak the flavors and ingredients a little more than usual, so this beef short ribs recipe is damn near perfection. If you try it out, let me know in the comments below!

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Brown your beef short ribs in a skillet before putting them in a crockpot, this will create a beautiful caramelized surface that adds extra texture and flavor to the meat.

In the bottom of thecrockpot, combine softened cream cheese, beef broth, mushrooms, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Thismixture is going to be the base of the creamy mushroom sauce that coats your spare ribs; if you have any other flavors or spices to add, nows your chance!

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Add the browned beef short ribs to the crockpot. You can just place them on top of the cream cheese mixture at this point. As the beef short ribs cook, the fat will render, and the drippings will melt into all the ingredients underneath. AKA even more flavor. So freaking delicious, you guys!

Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. About 1-2 hours in, you can stir the contents of the slow cooker all together to coat the ribs and evenly distribute the sauce. Enjoy your new favorite crockpot beef short ribs recipe!

Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (4)

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Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce [Low Carb, Keto]

Beef short ribs slow cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours hours

Total Time: 8 hours hours 5 minutes minutes

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Special Diet: Gluten-Free

Servings: 8 Servings

Serving Size:

Net Carbs: 1g

Author: Tasha

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Brown beef short ribs in a skillet.

  • Combine cream cheese, beef broth, mushrooms, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a crockpot.

  • Place beef short ribs on top of the mixture in the slow cooker.

  • Cover with lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours, gently mixing every 1-2 hours.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce [Low Carb, Keto]

Amount per Serving

Calories

365

% Daily Value*

Fat

33

g

51

%

Sodium

422

mg

18

%

Potassium

295

mg

8

%

Carbohydrates

1

g

%

Sugar

g

%

Protein

13

g

26

%

Net Carbs

1

g

2

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (6)

Tasha

Hi, I'm Tasha–nutritionist, recipe developer, and multi-published cookbook author.

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  1. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (7)Alicia says

    Can i make this in a dutch oven?

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    • Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (8)Tasha Metcalf says

      Definitely!

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      • Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (9)Steph says

        How long to cook in the oven and also at what temperature?

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  2. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (10)Sarah says

    I made these tonight and they were amazing! Excited to try more of your recipes! Thank you!

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    • Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (11)Tasha Metcalf says

      Awesome! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! <3

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  3. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (12)Michele says

    Did you use boneless or bone-in ribs?

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    • Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (13)Lisa says

      by the looks of the pictures, I'm going to go out on a limb and say bone-in.

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    • Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (14)Eryn says

      Can I use back ribs for this recipe?

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  4. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (15)Claire says

    Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (16)
    My sauce was not as thick as the one in the picture.

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  5. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (17)Lynne says

    Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (18)
    Delicious!

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    • Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (20)Tasha Metcalf says

      I use my instant pot all the time for short ribs, but often don't have much luck with creamy sauces when I've tried. I'm sure there's a way, but this one, in particular, ends up more watery than creamy in a pressure cooker. Still tasty, but the sauce is definitely thin. In a slow cooker, the liquid has the ability to cook off and reduce while the pressure cooker traps it inside. Hope that helps!

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  6. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (21)Dianne says

    Looking good. Will try these soon while I work, they will cook. I will let you know.

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  7. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (22)MP says

    Hi! This looks so good. We have a severe mushroom allergy in the family, what would you recommend subbing for the mushrooms?

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    • Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (23)Tasha Metcalf says

      I know it sounds a little weird, but if you slow cook radishes in the crockpot they soak up the flavor of the other ingredients and soften up like potatoes. The texture is really spot on to slow cooked potato and they don't taste like radishes one bit. If you can't do mushrooms, you could give that a try! Radishes are one of my favorites in a slow cooker and super low in carbs.

      You could leave the mushrooms out altogether without a substitute and I'm sure it would be quite tasty without!

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  8. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (24)Debbie Florio says

    This was amazing! Although I made a few minor additions (pinch of time and a pinch of rosemary) , and deglazed the pan with a few tablespoons of wine, this would still be incredible as written. I have to please my husband who is not on a keto diet and he loved it as well, I just added some white rice for him; and he was blown away. This will definitely be one of those faves that you crave.

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  9. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (25)Laura Auletta says

    Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (26)
    Wow! I couldn't imagine the cream cheese making a good sauce. I was so wrong. Delicious. I'd make this whether on keto diet or not. In the regular rotation, for sure!

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  10. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (27)Andi says

    What about the fat that collects on top from the ribs? Do you spoon that off?

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  11. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (28)Ayn says

    These are just so amazing! I mean, AMAZING! Following the recipe to the letter, I repeated it with country pork ribs as well. The gravy was a little thinner with the country pork ribs, so I reduced the liquid by simmering about 10 minutes. Both are worthy of any dinner with guests-but, it’s great as a gift to yourself. My DH was so pleased that he asked for more—not a common request, as he is not a big eater. I will be using this as a go-to from now on. Thank you for such a simple, yet dynamic feast! Keto has transformed my life and your creativity with food inspires me! Blessings.

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    • Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (29)Tasha Metcalf says

      Yay! So glad you and your family enjoyed the recipe! You really can't go wrong with short ribs! 😋

      Reply

  12. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (30)Ayn says

    Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (31)
    These were amazing—will try radishes next time in addition to the mushrooms! I love my new Keto lifestyle and the real me underneath years of sorrow. Thank you for an awesome recipe!

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  13. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (32)pav says

    Sorry if this is a dumb question, but do I slice or chop the mushrooms or do they go in whole?

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  14. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (33)erin says

    Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (34)
    This was soooo good! And almost better as leftovers. I wanted to use what I had on hand- so unfortunately did not have mushrooms. I used white onions instead, and chicken bone broth, and it is still really excellent! Also my shortribs were without the bone. I let it cook for 6 hours in the slow cooker on low and i have to say - these are perfect with some keto cauliflower mash!! 🙂 Thank you!

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  15. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (35)Michelle says

    What temp would you use if slow cooking in the oven?

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  16. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (36)Michelle says

    What would you pair for a side with this? I will be feeding people who are Keto and not Keto!

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    • Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (37)Tasha Metcalf says

      You could try sautéed veggies or a puree/mash. If you like cauliflower mash, you could serve that with the sauce on top like gravy. Or you could try rice, maybe? Cauliflower rice for you with a pot of grain rice for your guests?

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  17. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (38)Gloria Salvetti says

    Made this today for a friend tonight ... sauce def separating and not white. I'm thinking I will skim off some fat and then blend sauce with a little more cream cheese. Anyone got any other ideas?? Thanks.

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  18. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (39)Carrie says

    I’m going to try with boneless, are there any changes you would recommend?

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  19. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (40)Polina says

    Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (41)
    This. Is. SPECTACULAR. Made this for the second time the other day, and we just cannot get enough. The first time, I could not find any short ribs with the bone in at any store near me, so I ended up making it with boneless short ribs, and it was delicious. The second time, with the bone in, the flavor was even more rich and delicious. Perfect on a cold late fall/winter day, and refrigerates/reheats perfectly. Thank you for this recipe! I am definitely working this into my regular rotation from now on. Melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness!

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  20. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (42)CHRISTIAN A MOYENO says

    Can you make this in the oven and if so how long and what temperature? Thanks

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  21. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (43)John says

    Just getting familiar with the Keto diet, but I am going to try this for dinner tomorrow, I will share my results

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  22. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (44)Teresa Roster says

    Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (45)
    Made this tonight! It was yummy. I cooked some cabbage in butter and put this on the cabbage. I did have to simmer the gravy for just a bit to thicken. This is a keeper at our house!!

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  23. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (46)Susan says

    Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (47)
    Made this last night - bravo - this recipe is amazing!! Only change was I added a couple of shallots. Total yum.

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  24. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (48)Jenna Marsala says

    Can you make this on the stovetop? Would there be a time adjustment?

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  25. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (49)Megan says

    Hello! This recipe looks get but I am new to keto and am trying to read all the nutritional info. How many servings is the nutritional info meant for? Like 1 rib?

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  26. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (50)Kelly says

    i don’t like mushrooms what could be a replacement?

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  27. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (51)Souschef says

    I wonder how you came up with the name for your site.....ketogasm....i might be spending more time in the kitchen after THIS explanation!!

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  28. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (52)Don Bowman says

    Would or could one add heavy cream to the sauce?

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  29. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (53)Moonshadow says

    I just made this with bone-in short ribs and substituted half of the mushrooms with a mix of white onions and radishes. I liked it all. I served it with cauliflower mash but if you are trying to fool someone and make them think they are potatoes, don't try to do it without a food processor. A mixer just doesn't mash the cauliflower or the garlic enough. But I loved them with the mushroom sauce on them! Whole steamed green beans are a great thing to serve on the side.

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    • Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (54)Tasha Metcalf says

      That sound so good! I think I know what I'm making for dinner tonight! 😍

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  30. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (55)Zack says

    Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (56)
    Love how simple this is. I actually soaked my ribs in wine and salt for a couple hours, prior to searing. Really added an extra level to the whole thing! Thanks for adding a new staple to the catalog!!!

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  31. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (57)karen alsum says

    When you use radishes do you peel them first?

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    • Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (58)Tasha Metcalf says

      I do not peel them first, I leave the skin on, trim them down if needed, and scrub really well. 🙂

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  32. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (59)Joe says

    Can you substitute Bella Mushrooms for white?

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    • Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (60)Tasha Metcalf says

      Absolutely!

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  33. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (61)Phyllis says

    These are delicious. Recipe also works well with need stew and pork chops.😘

    Reply

  34. Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (62)Phyllis Wright says

    I've made this a number of times. I've used short ribs, pork chops, steak and today I'm trying beef neck bones, it is always delicious, the meat tender. I also cook it in the oven on 250 for 3 1/2 hours. Thanks for a phenomenal recipe.

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    • Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (63)Tasha Metcalf says

      I'm happy to hear the recipe has inspired so many meals. Sounds absolutely delicious!

      Reply

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FAQs

Does short rib get more tender the longer it cooks? ›

This flavoursome fat and connective tissue means that beef short ribs need long, slow cooking in order to become tender.

How do you keep beef short ribs moist? ›

Moist, gentle heat and a wet vinegary sauce can save dry ribs. Here's what to do: Make a 50/50 mixture of your favorite BBQ sauce and apple cider vinegar and coat the ribs in this mixture. Then wrap the ribs tightly in foil and put them in a low oven (say 300°F) for about an hour.

How do you make beef short ribs not tough? ›

Brown the ribs in olive oil and butter, then set the ribs aside. Cook the onion and garlic in the same pot, then return the ribs to the pot. Pour in the beer and stock. Braise the short ribs until they are very tender, about two hours.

Can you slow cook short ribs too long? ›

Technically, yes. Anything can become overcooked in the slow cooker if it goes for too long. Fortunately, since there's plenty of liquid in a stew, there's very little risk of that happening in this recipe. Still, I don't recommend cooking longer than the 8 hours listed!

Why are my short ribs not tender in the crockpot? ›

Slow-Cooker Short Ribs Tips

Braise short ribs for six to eight hours in a slow cooker set on low. Don't try to speed up the cooking process. Short ribs can become tough and chewy if they're cooked too quickly.

Should short ribs be covered in liquid? ›

Short ribs that are cooked completely submerged in liquid will come out with a thin, watery sauce, while those cooked in just a thin layer of liquid—enough to provide a moist environment under your Dutch oven's lid—will produce a rich, flavorful sauce.

Why are my slow cooker ribs tough? ›

Slow cooker ribs can turn out tough if they are cooked for too long, as the prolonged cooking time can break down the connective tissues and result in dry and chewy meat. This can also be a result of poor quality meat.

What liquid to use for ribs? ›

Some people like to use a half and half recipe of their liquid of choice (apple juice, grape juice, etc.) and water to use as a spritz when they see their ribs looking a bit dry during the smoking process. It's completely optional, but helpful if you need it.

What cooking method is commonly used with relatively tough beef short ribs? ›

Braising is the traditional cooking method for beef short ribs. Braising pans allow chefs to employ both dry and moist heat. To braise short ribs, chefs sear the meat and then bake it in a liquid. Chefs often braise short ribs in a mixture of red wine, beef broth, and vinegar.

Why isn't my short rib falling apart? ›

If they aren't braised long enough, they can be super tough to eat; if they are cooked too long, the meat will just fall apart. The key to preparing short ribs is to cook them until they reach a point that is just before they would fall apart.

Can you over braise short ribs? ›

Don't Overcook the Beef.

Believe it or not, it is possible to braise short ribs for too long. While you want the short ribs to be fall-apart tender, cooking them too long will result in ribs that are mushy. There's a fine line, but it is there.

Do you have to sear short ribs before slow cooking? ›

Why do you sear short ribs before slow cooking? Giving the beef short ribs a quick sear is a must! Not only does it give the short ribs a great caramelized color, but it adds so much flavor and texture to the dish.

Can you cook ribs in a slow cooker without liquid? ›

Don't worry that the ribs go into the slow cooker without liquid; the heat is gentle enough that the ribs do not burn, and the meat releases liquid as it cooks, so it braises in its own spiced juices.

How do you make short rib sauce thicker? ›

At this point, if you want any additional thickening, you can add a small amount of cornstarch slurry to get you the rest of the way there, just enough to ensure your sauce coats the back of a spoon but not so much that it's obvious cornstarch has been used.

Does cooking ribs longer make them more tender? ›

Your goal is to get good color and caramelization on the outside of the ribs, but also to cook them long enough that the tough collagen breaks down and the meat becomes tender. Generally, the ribs will be browned before the meat is done, which is where the balancing act comes in.

Do short ribs get tough before tender? ›

If they aren't braised long enough, they can be super tough to eat; if they are cooked too long, the meat will just fall apart. The key to preparing short ribs is to cook them until they reach a point that is just before they would fall apart.

How long does it take for short ribs to get soft? ›

Beef short ribs are marbled with fat which makes them super tasty but due to the connective tissue and sinew they need to be braised in liquid or better still smoked low and slow using a BBQ or smoker. Low and slow beef short ribs need at least 5-6 hours if not more to be tender.

Are short ribs better the next day? ›

Not only are they easy to prepare, their flavor actually gets better when cooked the day before. Braising tenderizes meat by slowly simmering it in a heavy covered pot such as a Dutch Oven in wet heat and is a perfect way to cook short ribs.

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