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Tender slow cooker beef ribs covered in sticky BBQ sauce inside a crockpot

Slow Cooker Beef Ribs

Tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone slow cooker beef ribs covered in rich sticky BBQ sauce. This easy comfort food dinner is perfect for busy weeknights, family meals, or weekend cravings.

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For The Beef Ribs
  • 4 to 5 pounds beef ribs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 sliced onion
  • For The BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Method
 

  1. Pat the beef ribs dry with paper towels. Mix salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Rub the seasoning all over the ribs.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the ribs for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned.
  3. Place sliced onions in the bottom of the slow cooker. Arrange the ribs on top.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and apple cider vinegar.
  5. Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the ribs.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 5 to 6 hours until the meat becomes tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
  7. Optional: Transfer ribs to a baking sheet, brush with extra BBQ sauce, and broil for 3 to 5 minutes until sticky and caramelized.
  8. Serve warm with mashed potatoes, cornbread, mac and cheese, or coleslaw.