Asian Style Short Ribs
Tender slow cooker short ribs glazed in a rich sweet-savory hoisin sauce. Easy comfort food dinner perfect over rice.
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 554kcal
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
