Slow Cooker Short Ribs Sandwich Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food: melt-in-your-mouth short ribs, slow-cooked to perfection and piled high on crusty rolls with a homemade tangy sauce. This recipe is incredibly easy – prep it the night before, set it, and forget it! Enjoy a delicious dinner ready in just 10 minutes after your slow cooker does the magic. The rich, flavorful short ribs and zesty sauce are a match made in heaven!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 1419.7 kcal
Protein 97g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Short Ribs Sandwich

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How to Make Slow Cooker Short Ribs Sandwich

  1. Place 3 lbs bone-in short ribs in your slow cooker.
  2. Top ribs with 1 large onion, cut into wedges.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup dry red wine, 4 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  4. Pour the wine mixture over the short ribs in the slow cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 9-12 hours, or until the meat is incredibly tender and easily falls off the bone.
  6. **While the ribs are cooking**, prepare the sauce: In a separate small bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  7. Cover the sauce and refrigerate until ready to use.
  8. Once the ribs are cooked, carefully remove them from the slow cooker using tongs or a slotted spoon and place them in a shallow pan.
  9. Remove the bones and any excess fat from the ribs.
  10. Using two forks, shred or slice the short rib meat.
  11. Add a few tablespoons of the cooking juices to the shredded meat to keep it moist.
  12. Discard or reserve the remaining cooking juices for another use.
  13. Place the shredded short ribs on your favorite rolls.
  14. Top generously with the chilled sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

258g

Carbs

9g