PRIME RIB IN A CROCK POT RECIPES

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix softened butter, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Spray 6-quart slow cooker insert with cooking spray. Pour beef-flavored broth into slow cooker. Rub beef roast all over with vegetable oil. Heat 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 4 minutes on ribs side, then turn and cook 1 to 3 minutes each on other sides, until browned, holding roast upright in skillet with tongs if necessary.
• Transfer to slow cooker, ribs side down. Rub butter mixture on top and sides of roast. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 3 to 5 hours or until desired temperature in center. For medium-rare, cook 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours, or until meat thermometer inserted in center reads 135°F. For medium, cook 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours, or until meat thermometer inserted in center reads 145°F. Transfer roast to cutting board. Cover roast loosely with foil; let stand 30 minutes before carving. Cut into slices.
• Meanwhile, stir together Creamy Horseradish Sauce ingredients. Serve with roast.

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions, carrots, and celery and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Add beef ribs and cover with broth and water. Add bay leaf, thyme, and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper.  Cover with lid and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until meat is tender and falling apart, 1 hour and 30 minutes. Add more broth as necessary.  Remove ribs, bay leaf, thyme, and rosemary. Shred meat with a fork and discard thyme and rosemary.  Return to pot and add red wine and barley. Simmer until barley is tender, 1 hour. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.