Tender, Juicy & Fall-Off-the-Bone Delicious!
These slow cooker BBQ beef short ribs are incredibly tender, flavorful, and coated in a rich, sticky barbecue sauce. The perfect comfort food for an easy family dinner!
📝 Ingredients:
3–4 lbs beef short ribs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 cup BBQ sauce
½ cup beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
👩🍳 Instructions:
Pat the beef short ribs dry with paper towels.
Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the ribs on all sides until nicely browned.
In a bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, minced garlic, and apple cider vinegar.
Place the short ribs in the slow cooker and pour the BBQ sauce mixture over them.
Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the meat is fork-tender.
Carefully remove the ribs and spoon the delicious sauce over the top.
For an extra sticky finish, brush with more BBQ sauce and broil for 3–5 minutes.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
Serve with creamy mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, coleslaw, or buttery cornbread.
Enjoy.