Slow Cooker Bbq Short Ribs
Tender, smoky, and bursting with bold barbecue flavor, these Slow Cooker BBQ Short Ribs are a showstopping dish that’s as effortless as it is delicious. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper, these four pounds of beef short ribs are seared to lock in flavor before slow-cooking to melt-in-your-mouth perfection. The rich, tangy sauce—featuring BBQ sauce, beef broth, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Worcestershire—infuses every bite with irresistible depth. With only 20 minutes of prep and a low-and-slow 8-hour cook time, this recipe is ideal for busy days when you want maximum flavor with minimal effort. Serve these juicy ribs alongside creamy mashed potatoes, zesty coleslaw, or buttery cornbread for a comforting BBQ feast. Perfect for family dinners, weekend gatherings, or game days, this recipe guarantees tender, saucy ribs every time! Keywords: slow cooker bbq short ribs, tender beef ribs, barbecue recipes, easy comfort food, slow-cooked meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Beef short ribs
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Yellow onion
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 cups BBQ sauce
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Season the short ribs generously with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder on all sides.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the short ribs for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Transfer them to the slow cooker.
Peel and slice the onion into thin rings. Place the onion rings and minced garlic on top of the short ribs in the slow cooker.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, beef broth, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until smooth.
Pour the sauce mixture over the short ribs, ensuring they are completely covered in the sauce.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the ribs are tender and falling off the bone.
Once cooked, carefully remove the ribs from the slow cooker. Skim any excess fat from the sauce in the slow cooker, then spoon the sauce over the ribs for serving.
Serve the BBQ short ribs hot with your choice of sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or cornbread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5542 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 284.9 g | 365% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.5 g | 522% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1216 mg | 405% | |
| Sodium | 18721 mg | 814% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 379.0 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 309.4 g | ||
| Protein | 347.6 g | 695% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 744 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 31.7 mg | 176% | |
| Potassium | 6755 mg | 144% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
