Slow Cooker Barbequed Beef Ribs

Here’s a delicious recipe for slow cooker barbecued beef ribs:

Ingredients

• 4 lbs beef short ribs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for a bit of heat)

Instructions

1. Preparation:
   • Season the beef ribs generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
2. Searing the Ribs (Optional but recommended):
   • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Add a bit of oil and sear the ribs on all sides until they are nicely browned. This step helps to lock in flavor but can be skipped if you’re short on time.
3. Prepare the Sauce:
   • In a medium bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
4. Slow Cooking:
   • Place the ribs in the slow cooker.
   • Pour the barbecue sauce mixture over the ribs, ensuring they are well coated.
   • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the ribs are tender and falling off the bone. Alternatively, you can cook on high for 4-5 hours.
5. Finishing Touches:
   • Once the ribs are cooked, carefully remove them from the slow cooker and place them on a baking sheet.
   • Preheat your oven broiler.
   • Brush the ribs with additional barbecue sauce if desired.
   • Broil for 3-5 minutes, until the sauce is caramelized and sticky. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
6. Serving:
   • Serve the ribs hot with your favorite sides such as coleslaw, cornbread, or baked beans.

Enjoy your delicious slow-cooked barbecued beef ribs!