Slow-Cooker Ranch Short Ribs
These slow-cooker short ribs are rich and tender, with beef deepened by red wine, Dijon mustard, and sweet onions. Ranch seasoning adds a familiar herby tang, while the cooking juices create a full-flavored finish. Serve them as a comforting dinner with the onions and their savory sauce.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook4 hrs 10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow-Cooker Ranch Short Ribs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 44 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Place short ribs in a resealable plastic bag (such as Glad); sprinkle with ranch dressing seasoning mix. Seal the bag and toss until the short ribs are evenly coated.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven until very hot but not smoking. Add short ribs and brown on all sides (you may need to do this in two batches), 10 to 12 minutes per batch. Transfer to a slow cooker.
- 3
Nestle onions around the short ribs. Combine red wine and mustard; pour over the top. Cover the slow cooker.
- 4
Cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours. Skim as much grease as possible from the top; season with salt and black pepper.
- Calories 740.77 kcal High 37%
- Protein 38.52 g Good Source 77%
- Carbohydrate 7.82 g 3%
- Total Fat 62.34 g High 80%
- Saturated Fat 27.05 g High 135%
- Trans Fat 2.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 104.78 mg High 35%
- Sodium 165.76 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 0.53 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 4.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.33 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 52.06 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 4.98 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 542.84 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 5.19 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.62 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Mustard
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Ranch Short Ribs is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 4 hrs 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Short Ribs, Black Pepper, Dijon Mustard, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 740.77 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow-Cooker Ranch Short Ribs made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Short Ribs, Black Pepper, Dijon Mustard, Olive Oil, Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow-Cooker Ranch Short Ribs?
- About 4 hrs 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 740.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow-Cooker Ranch Short Ribs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Slow-Cooker Ranch Short Ribs healthy?
- Slow-Cooker Ranch Short Ribs has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 740.77 calories and 38.52 g of protein, or 77% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 165.76 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 27.05 g (135% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Mustard, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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