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    Home » Dinner » Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

    October 4, 2017

    Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

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    Today I have a crockpot beef short ribs recipe for you! If you instantly imagine a smokehouse or bbq pit when you think ribs, think again. When slow cooked in a crockpot, beef short ribs are more like tiny little pot roasts. Tender, juicy, and completely effortless. If the idea of tossing ingredients into a slow cooker and forgetting about it for hours appeals to you, then this crockpot beef short ribs recipe is your new BFF.

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    Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce [Low Carb, Keto, Slow Cooker]

    I've been holding onto this recipe for quite a while now. I developed this when the weather was chilly, intended to share it with you all, then the summer rolled in, and a keto crockpot recipe didn't seem to fit. Now that things are cooling off and everyone is busting out their slow cookers, there's no time like the present. I've also had time to test and tweak the flavors and ingredients a little more than usual, so this beef short ribs recipe is damn near perfection. If you try it out, let me know in the comments below!

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    The Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe

    Brown your beef short ribs in a skillet before putting them in a crockpot, this will create a beautiful caramelized surface that adds extra texture and flavor to the meat.

    In the bottom of the crockpot, combine softened cream cheese, beef broth, mushrooms, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. This mixture is going to be the base of the creamy mushroom sauce that coats your spare ribs; if you have any other flavors or spices to add, nows your chance!

    Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce - Low Carb, Keto, Gluten Free

    Add the browned beef short ribs to the crockpot. You can just place them on top of the cream cheese mixture at this point. As the beef short ribs cook, the fat will render, and the drippings will melt into all the ingredients underneath. AKA even more flavor. So freaking delicious, you guys!

    Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. About 1-2 hours in, you can stir the contents of the slow cooker all together to coat the ribs and evenly distribute the sauce. Enjoy your new favorite crockpot beef short ribs recipe!

    Keto Crockpot Recipe - Slow Cooked Beef Short Ribs - Low Carb

    Low Carb Beef Short Ribs Recipe - Keto Crockpot Recipe

    Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce [Low Carb, Keto]

    Beef short ribs slow cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 hours
    Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
    Course: Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Special Diet: Gluten-Free
    Servings: 8 Servings
    Serving Size:
    Net Carbs: 1g
    Author: Tasha

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds beef short ribs
    • 3 oz cream cheese softened
    • ½ cup beef broth
    • 2 cups white mushrooms
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Brown beef short ribs in a skillet.
    • Combine cream cheese, beef broth, mushrooms, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a crockpot.
    • Place beef short ribs on top of the mixture in the slow cooker.
    • Cover with lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours, gently mixing every 1-2 hours.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Crockpot Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce [Low Carb, Keto]
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    365
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    33
    g
    51
    %
    Sodium
     
    422
    mg
    18
    %
    Potassium
     
    295
    mg
    8
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    1
    g
    0
    %
    Fiber
     
    0
    g
    0
    %
    Sugar
     
    0
    g
    0
    %
    Protein
     
    13
    g
    26
    %
    Net Carbs
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Tasha
    Tasha

    Hi, I'm Tasha–nutritionist, recipe developer, and multi-published cookbook author.

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    Comments

    1. Alicia says

      October 11, 2017 at 5:40 pm

      Can i make this in a dutch oven?

      Reply
      • Tasha Metcalf says

        October 11, 2017 at 9:09 pm

        Definitely!

        Reply
        • Steph says

          August 01, 2018 at 6:17 am

          How long to cook in the oven and also at what temperature?

          Reply
    2. Sarah says

      November 12, 2017 at 6:17 pm

      I made these tonight and they were amazing! Excited to try more of your recipes! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Tasha Metcalf says

        November 12, 2017 at 6:36 pm

        Awesome! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! <3

        Reply
    3. Michele says

      January 17, 2018 at 10:07 am

      Did you use boneless or bone-in ribs?

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        March 13, 2019 at 8:12 am

        by the looks of the pictures, I'm going to go out on a limb and say bone-in.

        Reply
      • Eryn says

        December 31, 2019 at 10:07 am

        Can I use back ribs for this recipe?

        Reply
    4. Claire says

      January 31, 2018 at 3:35 pm

      4 stars
      My sauce was not as thick as the one in the picture.

      Reply
    5. Lynne says

      February 04, 2018 at 4:02 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious!

      Reply
    6. christina welsh says

      February 11, 2018 at 4:40 pm

      have you ever tried this in a pressure cooker like an Instant pot?
      thanks

      Reply
      • Tasha Metcalf says

        February 12, 2018 at 7:33 pm

        I use my instant pot all the time for short ribs, but often don't have much luck with creamy sauces when I've tried. I'm sure there's a way, but this one, in particular, ends up more watery than creamy in a pressure cooker. Still tasty, but the sauce is definitely thin. In a slow cooker, the liquid has the ability to cook off and reduce while the pressure cooker traps it inside. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    7. Dianne says

      April 07, 2018 at 1:28 am

      Looking good. Will try these soon while I work, they will cook. I will let you know.

      Reply
    8. MP says

      May 06, 2018 at 3:43 pm

      Hi! This looks so good. We have a severe mushroom allergy in the family, what would you recommend subbing for the mushrooms?

      Reply
      • Tasha Metcalf says

        May 07, 2018 at 9:29 am

        I know it sounds a little weird, but if you slow cook radishes in the crockpot they soak up the flavor of the other ingredients and soften up like potatoes. The texture is really spot on to slow cooked potato and they don't taste like radishes one bit. If you can't do mushrooms, you could give that a try! Radishes are one of my favorites in a slow cooker and super low in carbs.

        You could leave the mushrooms out altogether without a substitute and I'm sure it would be quite tasty without!

        Reply
    9. Debbie Florio says

      May 22, 2018 at 4:12 pm

      This was amazing! Although I made a few minor additions (pinch of time and a pinch of rosemary) , and deglazed the pan with a few tablespoons of wine, this would still be incredible as written. I have to please my husband who is not on a keto diet and he loved it as well, I just added some white rice for him; and he was blown away. This will definitely be one of those faves that you crave.

      Reply
    10. Laura Auletta says

      June 02, 2018 at 9:10 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! I couldn't imagine the cream cheese making a good sauce. I was so wrong. Delicious. I'd make this whether on keto diet or not. In the regular rotation, for sure!

      Reply
    11. Andi says

      July 31, 2018 at 6:13 pm

      What about the fat that collects on top from the ribs? Do you spoon that off?

      Reply
    12. Ayn says

      August 19, 2018 at 12:30 pm

      These are just so amazing! I mean, AMAZING! Following the recipe to the letter, I repeated it with country pork ribs as well. The gravy was a little thinner with the country pork ribs, so I reduced the liquid by simmering about 10 minutes. Both are worthy of any dinner with guests-but, it’s great as a gift to yourself. My DH was so pleased that he asked for more—not a common request, as he is not a big eater. I will be using this as a go-to from now on. Thank you for such a simple, yet dynamic feast! Keto has transformed my life and your creativity with food inspires me! Blessings.

      Reply
      • Tasha Metcalf says

        August 23, 2018 at 9:01 am

        Yay! So glad you and your family enjoyed the recipe! You really can't go wrong with short ribs! 😋

        Reply
    13. Ayn says

      August 19, 2018 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      These were amazing—will try radishes next time in addition to the mushrooms! I love my new Keto lifestyle and the real me underneath years of sorrow. Thank you for an awesome recipe!

      Reply
    14. pav says

      September 07, 2018 at 2:25 pm

      Sorry if this is a dumb question, but do I slice or chop the mushrooms or do they go in whole?

      Reply
    15. erin says

      September 10, 2018 at 9:39 am

      5 stars
      This was soooo good! And almost better as leftovers. I wanted to use what I had on hand- so unfortunately did not have mushrooms. I used white onions instead, and chicken bone broth, and it is still really excellent! Also my shortribs were without the bone. I let it cook for 6 hours in the slow cooker on low and i have to say - these are perfect with some keto cauliflower mash!! 🙂 Thank you!

      Reply
    16. Michelle says

      September 20, 2018 at 7:06 am

      What temp would you use if slow cooking in the oven?

      Reply
    17. Michelle says

      September 21, 2018 at 10:18 am

      What would you pair for a side with this? I will be feeding people who are Keto and not Keto!

      Reply
      • Tasha Metcalf says

        September 21, 2018 at 1:30 pm

        You could try sautéed veggies or a puree/mash. If you like cauliflower mash, you could serve that with the sauce on top like gravy. Or you could try rice, maybe? Cauliflower rice for you with a pot of grain rice for your guests?

        Reply
    18. Gloria Salvetti says

      October 09, 2018 at 12:46 pm

      Made this today for a friend tonight ... sauce def separating and not white. I'm thinking I will skim off some fat and then blend sauce with a little more cream cheese. Anyone got any other ideas?? Thanks.

      Reply
    19. Carrie says

      October 12, 2018 at 6:35 am

      I’m going to try with boneless, are there any changes you would recommend?

      Reply
    20. Polina says

      October 12, 2018 at 9:33 am

      5 stars
      This. Is. SPECTACULAR. Made this for the second time the other day, and we just cannot get enough. The first time, I could not find any short ribs with the bone in at any store near me, so I ended up making it with boneless short ribs, and it was delicious. The second time, with the bone in, the flavor was even more rich and delicious. Perfect on a cold late fall/winter day, and refrigerates/reheats perfectly. Thank you for this recipe! I am definitely working this into my regular rotation from now on. Melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness!

      Reply
    21. CHRISTIAN A MOYENO says

      October 25, 2018 at 2:00 pm

      Can you make this in the oven and if so how long and what temperature? Thanks

      Reply
    22. John says

      November 13, 2018 at 8:20 am

      Just getting familiar with the Keto diet, but I am going to try this for dinner tomorrow, I will share my results

      Reply
    23. Teresa Roster says

      November 26, 2018 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight! It was yummy. I cooked some cabbage in butter and put this on the cabbage. I did have to simmer the gravy for just a bit to thicken. This is a keeper at our house!!

      Reply
    24. Susan says

      December 11, 2018 at 4:36 am

      5 stars
      Made this last night - bravo - this recipe is amazing!! Only change was I added a couple of shallots. Total yum.

      Reply
    25. Jenna Marsala says

      January 05, 2019 at 2:15 pm

      Can you make this on the stovetop? Would there be a time adjustment?

      Reply
    26. Megan says

      January 06, 2019 at 11:34 am

      Hello! This recipe looks get but I am new to keto and am trying to read all the nutritional info. How many servings is the nutritional info meant for? Like 1 rib?

      Reply
    27. Kelly says

      February 25, 2019 at 10:53 am

      i don’t like mushrooms what could be a replacement?

      Reply
    28. Souschef says

      February 27, 2019 at 4:15 am

      I wonder how you came up with the name for your site.....ketogasm....i might be spending more time in the kitchen after THIS explanation!!

      Reply
    29. Don Bowman says

      April 30, 2019 at 11:22 am

      Would or could one add heavy cream to the sauce?

      Reply
    30. Moonshadow says

      July 20, 2019 at 4:41 pm

      I just made this with bone-in short ribs and substituted half of the mushrooms with a mix of white onions and radishes. I liked it all. I served it with cauliflower mash but if you are trying to fool someone and make them think they are potatoes, don't try to do it without a food processor. A mixer just doesn't mash the cauliflower or the garlic enough. But I loved them with the mushroom sauce on them! Whole steamed green beans are a great thing to serve on the side.

      Reply
      • Tasha Metcalf says

        September 13, 2019 at 12:37 pm

        That sound so good! I think I know what I'm making for dinner tonight! 😍

        Reply
    31. Zack says

      March 08, 2020 at 6:53 am

      5 stars
      Love how simple this is. I actually soaked my ribs in wine and salt for a couple hours, prior to searing. Really added an extra level to the whole thing! Thanks for adding a new staple to the catalog!!!

      Reply
    32. karen alsum says

      March 31, 2020 at 4:52 pm

      When you use radishes do you peel them first?

      Reply
      • Tasha Metcalf says

        May 14, 2020 at 6:07 pm

        I do not peel them first, I leave the skin on, trim them down if needed, and scrub really well. 🙂

        Reply
    33. Joe says

      April 15, 2020 at 10:48 am

      Can you substitute Bella Mushrooms for white?

      Reply
      • Tasha Metcalf says

        May 14, 2020 at 6:02 pm

        Absolutely!

        Reply
    34. Phyllis says

      May 03, 2020 at 9:22 am

      These are delicious. Recipe also works well with need stew and pork chops.😘

      Reply
    35. Phyllis Wright says

      August 14, 2021 at 11:47 am

      I've made this a number of times. I've used short ribs, pork chops, steak and today I'm trying beef neck bones, it is always delicious, the meat tender. I also cook it in the oven on 250 for 3 1/2 hours. Thanks for a phenomenal recipe.

      Reply
      • Tasha Metcalf says

        August 18, 2021 at 6:18 pm

        I'm happy to hear the recipe has inspired so many meals. Sounds absolutely delicious!

        Reply

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