Description
Tender beef ribs with a rich, smoky glaze, cooked to perfection in a slow cooker for a stress-free, crowd-pleasing meal. No grill required—just 10 minutes of prep and 8 hours of hands-off cooking.
Ingredients
3 1/2 lbs Beef Ribs
3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
2 Teaspoons Chili Powder
2 Teaspoons Paprika
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
1 1/2 Cups Barbecue Sauce (ensure no alcohol or pork by-products)
Instructions
Pat beef ribs dry with paper towels
In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper
Coat the ribs evenly with the spice rub
Place in a slow cooker with barbecue sauce on the bottom
Cook on low for 8 hours
Remove ribs and gently pull apart, returning them to the cooker with extra sauce if desired
Serve warm
Notes
Use meaty back ribs or short ribs for best results
For milder flavor, substitute smoked paprika for chili powder
Add pickles and coleslaw as sides
Glaze optional: reserve 1/4 cup sauce, reduce it on the stove for added depth
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 480
- Category: Easy Grilling Recipes for Summer BBQs
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib serving (approx. 6 ribs for 6 people)
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 200mg