Best 9 Beef Ribs In Crockpot Recipes

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Indulge in the fall-off-the-bone tenderness of beef ribs, braised to perfection in a crockpot. The slow and steady cooking process allows the flavors to meld and infuse the meat, resulting in a rich and savory dish that will tantalize your taste buds. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a culinary masterpiece that is perfect for a hearty family meal or a special occasion dinner.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SLOW COOKER BEEF RIBS



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These Slow Cooker Beef Ribs are fall-apart tender, incredibly easy to make, and take only 5 to 10 minutes of prep time.

Provided by Tracy

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 7h20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

3-5 pounds of beef back ribs
Seasoning salt (or salt and pepper)
2 cups barbecue sauce (divided plus more as needed)
1 cup water

Steps:

  • If your ribs came in a rack, slice them apart so you have individual ribs. Sprinkle each with your favorite seasoning salt or salt and pepper.
  • Layer the ribs in your slow cooker and top with 1 1/2 cups of the BBQ sauce and 1 cup of water. Cook on low for 7-8 hours, high for 3-4. The ribs are ready for the next step when you can easily pull the meat apart with a fork.
  • Transfer ribs to a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush them generously with the remaining 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce. Broil for 5-8 minutes, until sauce is caramelized and sticky.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

CROCK POT BEEF RIBS



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These crock pot beef ribs are super easy to make and result in tender melt-in-your-mouth beef ribs, best served with roasted vegetables.

Provided by The SouthernPlate Staff

Categories     Main Course

Time 8h30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

country beef ribs or ribs of your choice
1 18-ounce bottle spicy BBQ sauce (or bbq sauce of your choice, reserve ½ cup.)
1 lemon (quartered)
1 onion (chopped or quartered)
10-12 ounces Coca Cola

Steps:

  • Place the ribs in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour the sauce over (reserve about 1/2 cup). Pour coke over. Toss in the lemon and onion.
  • Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Serve with reserved bbq sauce for dipping or topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY CROCK POT BEEF RIBS



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A super easy recipe with only three ingredients! I use the original Kraft Barbecue sauce for this recipe.

Provided by Deputys Wife

Categories     Meat

Time 8h

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 lbs boneless beef ribs
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
1 medium onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Place beef ribs in the crock pot.
  • Pour entire bottle of barbecue sauce over the ribs.
  • Add sliced onions over the top.
  • Cover and cook on low for eight hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 945.5, Fat 75.5, SaturatedFat 30.6, Cholesterol 193.2, Sodium 1064.5, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 5.3, Protein 46.8

SLOW COOKER BARBEQUED BEEF RIBS



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Beef ribs with a homemade BBQ sauce in a slow cooker (or on top of stove, if you have the time). Very, very good made on High for 4 hours...better on Low for 8. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Provided by sharron

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rib Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water
1 cup ketchup
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon salt
2 pounds beef back ribs

Steps:

  • Mix water, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, and salt in a slow cooker, stirring to dissolve brown sugar and salt.
  • Place short ribs into the sauce and stir to coat. Set cooker on Low, cover, and cook for 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1034.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 165.6 mg, Fat 76.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 31.7 g, Sodium 2965.4 mg, Sugar 45.3 g

SLOW-COOKER BEEF SHORT RIBS



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You won't believe how good these ribs are!!! I think we could have these every other night with no complaints! They're YUMMY!!!!

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Sauces

Time 9h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 lbs boneless beef short ribs
1/4 cup butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup beef broth
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons catsup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Put flour, salt and pepper in a bag.
  • Add ribs and shake to coat.
  • Brown ribs in butter in a lg skillet.
  • Put in slow cooker.
  • In same skillet, combine remaining ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring.
  • Pour over ribs.
  • Cover and cook on low for 9 hours.

CROCK POT BBQ RIBS



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This is my own finger licking good recipe that is a hit every time and you don't even have to fire up the barbie!

Provided by fitmama

Categories     Meat

Time 7h10m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 lbs beef ribs
0.75 (16 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Combine rub ingredients mixing well.
  • Rub on all sides of ribs.
  • Place ribs meaty side up in crock pot.
  • Cover; cook on low for 6 hours.
  • Drain the grease from the crock.
  • Place the ribs back in and cover with bbq sauce.
  • Cook for another hour.

SLOW COOKER SHORT RIBS



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Slow-cooked beef short ribs used two ways. Can anyone say 'M'm! M'm! Good'? Put the meat in a hoagie roll and serve with the reserved broth for dipping. Or, moisten with your favorite barbecue sauce and serve on a toasted bun.

Provided by lgmarge

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rib Recipes

Time 5h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
3 ribs celery, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, smashed
5 pounds beef short ribs
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef consomme (such as Campbell's ®)
½ (10.5 ounce) can water

Steps:

  • Prepare a slow cooker crock with cooking spray.
  • Spread celery, carrots, onion, and garlic in the bottom of the crock. Season short ribs with salt and pepper; place atop the vegetables. Pour beef consomme and water into the crock.
  • Cook on High until the ribs are fork-tender, 5 to 7 hours.
  • Remove the ribs from the slow cooker to a platter. Strain the broth and discard the vegetables.
  • Strip meat from the bones of the ribs. Discard bones and transfer meat to a bowl. Shred meat with 2 forks and serve with strained broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 116.6 mg, Fat 52.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 22.1 g, Sodium 289.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

SLOW COOKER POTLUCK SPARERIBS



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These ribs are perfect for a potluck. Use a slow cooker bag and cleanup is super easy. Sure to be a recipe they beg for!

Provided by Maggie Ogier Luke

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes     Spare Ribs

Time 5h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 pounds pork spareribs, cut into serving-size pieces
1 ½ cups ketchup
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup vinegar
½ cup honey
⅓ cup soy sauce
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put spareribs in the bottom of a slow cooker; top with ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, honey, soy sauce, ginger, salt, mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  • Cook on High for 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1025.6 mg, Sugar 31.9 g

SLOW-COOKER SHORT RIBS



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These slow-cooker short ribs are an easy alternative to traditionally braised short ribs-you don't need to pay any attention to them once you get them in the slow cooker. (That makes it my favorite beef short ribs recipe!) -Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup beef broth
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups dry red wine or beef broth
4 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. In batches, brown ribs on all sides; transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add carrots, broth, thyme and bay leaf to ribs., Add onions to the same skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 8-9 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., Remove ribs and vegetables; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan; skim fat. Discard thyme and bay leaf. Bring juices to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened; press cancel. If desired, sprinkle with additional salt and pepper. Serve with ribs and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 412mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose short ribs that are meaty and well-marbled for the best flavor and texture.
  • Trim excess fat from the ribs before cooking to reduce the amount of grease in the dish.
  • Season the ribs generously with your favorite spices and herbs before browning them in a skillet or roasting them in the oven. This will help to develop a rich, flavorful crust.
  • Use a slow cooker with a large capacity to accommodate the ribs and all of the cooking liquid. This will prevent the ribs from overcrowding and ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Add enough liquid to the slow cooker to cover the ribs halfway. This will help to keep them moist and prevent them from drying out.
  • Cook the ribs on low heat for 8-10 hours, or on high heat for 4-6 hours. The ribs are done when they are fall-off-the-bone tender.
  • Serve the ribs with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or coleslaw.

Conclusion:

Cooking beef ribs in a crockpot is a simple and easy way to achieve fall-off-the-bone tenderness. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful dish, give crockpot beef ribs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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