Asian Style Short Ribs Crockpot Recipe

Fall-off-the-bone tender short ribs simmered to perfection in your slow cooker with a sweet and savory Asian-inspired sauce. This easy recipe, adapted from Prevention magazine (December 2011), is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. Get ready for melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 490 mins
Calories 1157.3 kcal
Protein 73g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Asian Style Short Ribs Crockpot

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Ingredients for Asian Style Short Ribs Crockpot

  • Beef Short Ribs
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • Tamari
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • Asian Chili Sauce
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Scallion
  • Rice Noodles
  • Limes

How to Make Asian Style Short Ribs Crockpot

  1. Place short ribs in the slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 3/4 cup chopped scallions, and 1 1/2 cups water.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the short ribs in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the ribs are incredibly tender.
  5. Carefully transfer the short ribs to a cutting board. Remove the meat from the bones and shred with two forks.
  6. Skim excess fat from the cooking liquid in the slow cooker and reserve 1 cup of the flavorful juices.
  7. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain.
  8. Toss the cooked noodles with 1 cup of the reserved short rib juices.
  9. Divide the noodles among 6 serving dishes. Top with the shredded short ribs, the remaining chopped scallions, lime wedges, and extra reserved juices for an extra burst of flavor.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Chef's secret: layers of flavor make a dish truly memorable! Consider what a little extra something could bring – perhaps a touch of acidity like a good vinegar or citrus zest, a hint of smokiness from paprika, a bit of umami from mushrooms or soy sauce, or a sprinkle of toasted nuts for texture. Experiment and taste as you go!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

51g

Fat

179g

Carbs

21g