Asian Style Short Ribs (Slow Cooker Recipe)

Asian Style Short Ribs made in the slow cooker are tender, flavorful, and incredibly easy to prepare. A comforting dinner recipe with fall-off-the-bone beef and rich, savory sauce.

Asian Style Short Ribs

If you love rich, comforting dinners with almost no effort, these Asian Style Short Ribs need to happen soon.

The beef cooks low and slow until fork-tender, soaking up a glossy sauce packed with sweet, savory, and tangy flavor. Serve them over white rice, mashed potatoes, or tucked into tortillas with crunchy slaw.

Basically, dinner wins.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy slow cooker dinner
• Minimal prep work
• Tender fall-apart beef
• Big sweet-savory flavor
• Perfect for meal prep
• Great for family dinners or guests

What Makes The Sauce So Good

The secret ingredient is hoisin sauce, sometimes called Asian barbecue sauce. It adds sweetness, depth, and bold flavor that pairs beautifully with rich beef short ribs.

As the ribs cook, the sauce blends with the beef juices and creates an irresistible glaze.

How To Serve Asian Style Short Ribs

• Steamed jasmine rice
• Creamy mashed potatoes
• Rice noodles
• Inside tacos with slaw
• With roasted vegetables
• Over cauliflower mash for a lower-carb option

Tips For Best Results

• Sear ribs first for extra flavor, optional but delicious
• Cook low and slow whenever possible
• Skim excess fat before serving
• Let the ribs rest in the sauce for 10 minutes before serving
• Garnish with sesame seeds or green onion

Storage

Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days. The flavor gets even better the next day. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave.

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4.67 from 6 votes

Asian Style Short Ribs

Tender slow cooker short ribs glazed in a rich sweet-savory hoisin sauce. Easy comfort food dinner perfect over rice.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time8 hours hrs

Total Time8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course: Entree

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: beef recipes, short ribs

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 554kcal

Author: Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

• 3 lbs beef short ribs bone-in
• 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• sliced green onions for garnish
• sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

• Pat the short ribs dry and trim excess surface fat if needed.
• In a bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
• Place the short ribs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over the top. Turn ribs to coat.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or until the meat is very tender.
• Carefully remove the short ribs and keep warm.
• Strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan and skim excess fat from the surface.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
• Bring the sauce to a simmer and whisk in the slurry. Cook 1 to 2 minutes until thickened.
• Return sauce over the ribs or serve on the side.
• Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or mashed potatoes.

Notes

• For a deeper flavor, sear the ribs in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker.
• Cook on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours if needed, but LOW gives best texture.
• Leftovers reheat beautifully the next day.

Nutrition

Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 1222mg | Potassium: 960mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 6mg

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