Best 11 Slow Cooker Barbequed Beef Ribs Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible flavors of tender and succulent slow cooker barbequed beef ribs, an epitome of culinary delight. This delectable dish, with its fall-off-the-bone texture and tantalizing aromas, promises an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're a seasoned barbecue enthusiast or a home cook seeking a foolproof recipe, this comprehensive guide will lead you through the steps of creating this mouthwatering dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. From selecting the perfect cut of ribs to preparing the mouthwatering barbecue sauce, we'll provide you with all the essential tips and techniques to ensure ribs that are tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will satisfy your cravings for smoky, savory barbequed ribs, perfect for a backyard barbecue, a special occasion, or simply a cozy family meal.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested 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

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE RIBS



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Yes, you can cook ribs in a slow cooker! In this easy recipe, the seasoning paste transforms into a savory dipping sauce. Slather it on the ribs and pop them on the grill just before serving for a final char.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

One 6-ounce can tomato paste
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground mustard seeds
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 racks baby back ribs (about 3 pounds)
Oil, for grilling

Steps:

  • Whisk the tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, chili powder, mustard, garlic, paprika, Worcestershire, 1 1/2 tablespoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker until smooth. Cut each rack of ribs in half and add to the slow cooker. Use your hands to rub the sauce on to the ribs. Cover with a lid and cook on low heat until tender, about 4 hours.
  • Gently transfer the ribs to a baking sheet and cool for at least 20 minutes; this will help maintain the shape of the ribs as they grill. Whisk the sauce at the bottom of the slow cooker until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup of the sauce to brush on to the ribs and save any remaining sauce to serve on the side (it will thicken as it cools).
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates. Grill the ribs, top-side down, until lightly charred in parts, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip, brush the top side of the ribs with the reserved barbecue sauce and grill until the underside of the ribs are lightly charred in parts, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a platter and serve immediately with the extra barbecue sauce on the side.

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE RIBS



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An easy and delicious way to prepare tender barbecued ribs without the barbecue!

Provided by SUZANNE2802

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes     Baby Back Ribs

Time 8h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pounds pork baby back ribs
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups ketchup
1 cup chili sauce
½ cup packed brown sugar
4 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Season ribs with salt and pepper. Place in a shallow baking pan. Brown in oven 15 minutes. Turn over, and brown another 15 minutes; drain fat.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the ketchup, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and salt and pepper. Place ribs in slow cooker. Pour sauce over ribs, and turn to coat.
  • Cover, and cook on Low 6 to 8 hours, or until ribs are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1244.5 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

SLOW-COOKED BARBECUED BEEF SANDWICHES



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Chuck roast makes delicious shredded beef sandwiches after simmering in a rich, homemade sauce all day. The meat is tender and juicy and takes minutes to prepare for a weeknight dinner or potluck. -Tatina Smith, San Angelo, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
1-1/2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 sandwich buns, split
Sliced onions, dill pickles and pickled jalapenos, optional

Steps:

  • Cut roast in half and place in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, liquid smoke if desired and seasonings. Pour over beef., Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking liquid., Shred beef with two forks; return to the slow cooker. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until heated through. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/2 cup on each bun. Serve with onions, pickles and jalapenos if desired. Freeze option: Place individual portions of cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little broth / water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 1052mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

SLOW COOKER RIBS RECIPE BY TASTY



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It's been years since you got that slow cooker as a gift and well, outside of a hearty chili, you don't quite know what to do with it. Well get ready, because it's time to pull it back out and put together a barbecuing favorite: ribs. That's right. All you have to do is prep, and let the cooker do the work. With these baby back ribs, you won't even miss going to Chili's anymore.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups BBQ sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
3 lb baby back pork rib
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine bbq sauce, brown sugar, cider vinegar, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and chili powder in a small bowl.
  • Salt and pepper the ribs. Place ribs in slow cooker, and cover in sauce.
  • Cook low and slow for eight hours or high for four hours.
  • After the ribs are done, spoon the bbq sauce in the slow cooker over the ribs before removing.
  • Cut the ribs, serve with bbq sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1224 calories, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 78 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 52 grams, Sugar 55 grams

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE BEEF SHORT RIBS



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Bone-in beef short ribs are slow cooked in a sweet-and-spicy barbecue sauce for tender, flavorful, fall-off-the-bone meat. Serve this indulgent dinner with extra barbecue sauce and a side of Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 to 4 1/2 lb bone-in beef short ribs, cut into individual ribs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
3/4 cup Annie's™ Naturals organic sweet & spicy BBQ sauce
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
Sliced green onions, if desired
Betty Crocker™ creamy butter mashed potato mix, prepared as directed on package, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season ribs with salt and pepper. Cook ribs in two batches, on all sides 2 to 3 minutes per side, until browned. Transfer ribs to slow cooker; discard fat and drippings.
  • In small bowl, mix beef broth, 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce and the mustard. Pour over ribs in slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until tender.
  • With slotted spoon or tongs, carefully remove ribs to serving platter. In small microwavable bowl, heat remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce covered on High 30 to 60 seconds or until heated through. Brush ribs with heated barbecue sauce; garnish with sliced green onions. Serve with mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 730 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SLOW COOKER BARBECUED RIBS



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I found this recipe on Betty C. This is cooked the same way I have always cooked my ribs only in a slow cooker. My family loves this way of cooking them.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Sauces

Time 10h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 1/2 lbs pork back ribs
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 cup cola
1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Spray inside of 4 to 5 qt slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Remove inner skin from ribs.
  • Mix brown sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic.
  • Rub mixture into ribs.
  • Cut ribs into 4 in pieces.
  • Layer ribs and onion in slow cooker.
  • Pour cola over ribs.
  • Cover and cook on low setting 8 to 9 hours or until tender.
  • Remove ribs from slow cooker. Drain and discard liquid.
  • Pour barbecue sauce into shallow bowl. Dip ribs into sauce. Place ribs into slow cooker.
  • Pour any remaining sauce over ribs.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1107.2, Fat 65.1, SaturatedFat 23, Cholesterol 273.9, Sodium 1727.2, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 41.7, Protein 76.2

SLOW COOKER BBQ SHORT RIBS



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This is summer in a slow cooker! It's also one of those recipes that will mellow and taste even better the next day.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Meat

Time 8h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 lbs beef short ribs
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 cup barbecue sauce, your favorite
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Place ribs and onions in slow cooker.
  • Mix barbecue sauce, honey, flour and mustard; pour over ingredients in slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH for 5 hours) or until ribs are tender.
  • Remove ribs from slow cooker; cover to keep warm.
  • Skim excess fat from sauce; return ribs to sauce.
  • Stir gently until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1931.6, Fat 164.8, SaturatedFat 71.5, Cholesterol 344.7, Sodium 796.3, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 26.6, Protein 66.7

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUED RIBS



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Come sunshine or rain, there will never be a time that's not perfect for slow-cooked barbecue ribs-especially when the slow cooker does all the cooking. This mouthwatering crowd-pleaser is cut out for weekends and game days but also works as a comforting mid-week main. Simply do the prep ahead, add it in the cooker, and step back while deliciousness happens.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/2 pounds pork loin back ribs
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons liquid smoke
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 cup cola
1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Spray inside of 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Remove inner skin from ribs; cut into 4-inch pieces. Mix brown sugar, salt, pepper, liquid smoke and garlic; rub mixture into ribs. Layers ribs and onion in slow cooker. Pour cola over ribs.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until tender. Remove ribs from slow cooker. Drain and discard liquid.
  • Pour barbecue sauce into shallow bowl. Dip ribs into sauce. Place ribs in slow cooker. Pour any remaining sauce over ribs. Cover and cook on low heat setting 1 hour. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 890, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 58 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1540 mg

BARBECUED BEEF RIBS



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These tender, slow-cooked beef ribs with a tangy sauce are a cinch to make. They're great for picnics and parties. -Erin Glass, White Hall, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large sweet onion, halved and sliced
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs, trimmed
1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
3/4 cup plum preserves or preserves of choice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Place onion and water in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown ribs in batches. Add to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until meat is tender., In a small saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. , Remove ribs from slow cooker; discard cooking juices. Return ribs to slow cooker. Pour sauce over top. Cook, covered, on high 25-30 minutes or until ribs are nicely coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 860mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 18g protein.

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

Tips:

  • Selecting the Right Ribs: Choose beef ribs that are meaty and have a good amount of marbling. Avoid ribs that are too thin or have excessive bone.
  • Trimming the Ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs to ensure tender and flavorful meat.
  • Seasoning the Ribs: Generously season the ribs with your preferred rub or marinade to enhance their flavor.
  • Cooking Time: The cooking time may vary depending on the type of slow cooker and the desired tenderness of the ribs. Cook until the meat easily falls off the bone.
  • Basting the Ribs: Baste the ribs periodically during cooking with the sauce or liquid to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Resting the Ribs: Allow the ribs to rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker barbequed beef ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can create fall-off-the-bone tender ribs that are packed with flavor. Serve them with your favorite sides and enjoy a satisfying and memorable meal. Experiment with different rubs, marinades, and sauces to find the combination that best suits your taste preferences. Happy cooking and enjoy your delicious barbequed beef ribs!

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