Slow Cooker Asian Beef Short Ribs melt in your mouth, tender beef, smothered in a sweet and savory sauce simmered with garlic and ginger.
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This is an easy hearty meal that the whole family will love. Tender beef packed with delicious Asian flavors. If you’re looking for more Asian-inspired recipes, check out my Slow Cooker Chinese Spare Ribs, which uses pork ribs. Or my Chinese BBQ Pork which is delicious in my Pork Fried Rice.
Why this recipe works
The best part of these Asian short ribs is they are so tender after the slow cooking process they simply fall right off the bone like my Slow Cooker Dr pepper Ribs. We love it over white rice but on Creamy Mashed Potatoes or even on a bed of egg noodles.
Ingredients needed
Ingredients notes
- Short Ribs– Or you can use a chuck roast cut into chunks.
- Flour-All purpose works but you can also use cornstarch.
- Soy sauce-I use low sodium
- Brown Sugar-Either light or dark will work.
- Beef broth-You can use low sodium or regular.
- Garlic– Fresh minced garlic is always the best.
- Ginger-Fresh ginger works so much better here on the ground.
- Sesame Oil- Adds a delicious layer of flavor.
- Red pepper flakes– Adds a little spice, but feel free to adjust it if you prefer.
How to make this recipe
- Step 1-Pat short ribs dry with paper towels.
- Step 2-Season short ribs with salt and pepper and sprinkle ribs with a little flour.
- Step 3-In a small mixing bowl add the sauce ingredients and mix until combined.
- Step 4– Add olive oil to a large skillet or if your slow cooker sears and heat on medium heat. Sear the ribs.
- Step 5-Add the sauce on top of the seared ribs.
- Step 6-Cook until tender, serve over sticky rice and pour sauce on top garnish with green onions and sliced chili peppers if desired,
Recipe tips
- I recommend this 7qt crockpot.
- Try and choose meat with nice marveling
- Sear the beef for the best flavor.
- Place your leftover ginger root in a ziplock freezer bag for more recipes.
- An easy way to skim the excess fat is to either use a spoon or scoop the top layer of the fat off of the surface of the sauce. or else place a couple of paper towels right on top to soak up the fat.