Slow Cooker Barbequed Beef Ribs

Here’s a mouthwatering recipe for Slow Cooker Barbecued Beef Ribs — tender, flavorful, and falling off the bone with minimal effort. Let the slow cooker do the heavy lifting while you enjoy the incredible aroma all day long.

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🐄 Slow Cooker Barbecued Beef Ribs

Ingredients:

• 3–4 lbs beef short ribs or back ribs

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 tablespoon paprika (smoked if possible)

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)

• 1–1½ cups barbecue sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional, for depth)

• 1 small onion, sliced (optional, for extra flavor)

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🥣 Instructions:

1. Season the Ribs:

   • Pat ribs dry. In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

   • Rub the seasoning all over the ribs.

2. Optional Sear:

   • For extra flavor, sear ribs in a hot skillet with a little oil for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Not required, but recommended.

3. Add to Slow Cooker:

   • Layer sliced onions on the bottom (if using).

   • Place ribs in the slow cooker.

   • In a bowl, mix barbecue sauce and Worcestershire (if using), then pour over the ribs.

4. Cook:

   • Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until ribs are tender and pull apart easily.

5. Optional Finish:

   • For sticky, caramelized ribs: transfer cooked ribs to a baking sheet, brush with more BBQ sauce, and broil for 3–5 minutes.

6. Serve:

   • Spoon some of the slow cooker sauce over the ribs and serve hot.

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🍽 Serving Ideas:

• With mashed potatoes, cornbread, coleslaw, or mac & cheese

• Or shred the meat for BBQ beef sandwiches

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Would you like a homemade BBQ sauce recipe to go with it, or tips for making this in the oven or Instant Pot instead?