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Delicious Slow Cooker Short Ribs

June 8, 2016 15 Comments

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You are going to LOVE these delicious Slow Cooker Short Ribs! They melt in your mouth and are so tender after simmering in the slow cooker. Serve them with a green vegetable and roasted potatoes for a complete meal.

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The Whole Foods in Venice was having a fantastic sale on boneless short ribs, so Travis and I knew we couldn’t go home without them. I thought they would be perfect to throw into the slow cooker on Sunday morning and leave to cook all day long. Since summer is in the air, I wanted to give these a barbecue flair as opposed to your typical winter beef slow cooker recipes.

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Aside from the short ribs, I had all the remaining ingredients in my fridge and pantry, so hopefully you do, too! After seven hours of cooking at a low temperature, these short ribs melt in your mouth and are packed with incredible barbecue flavor. I regretted not buying double the beef because I know we would have enjoyed eating these for lunch the next day.

Barbecue Slow Cooker Short Ribs | www.littlechefbigappetite.com

I served these Slow Cooker Short Ribs with baked sweet potato fries. It was the perfect Sunday night dinner.

Barbecue Slow Cooker Short Ribs | www.littlechefbigappetite.com
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Slow Cooker Short Ribs
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
7 hrs
Total Time
7 hrs 20 mins
 

You are going to LOVE these delicious Slow Cooker Short Ribs! They melt in your mouth and are so tender after simmering in the slow cooker. Serve them with a green vegetable and roasted potatoes for a complete meal.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Barbecue, Beef, Short Ribs, slow cooker
Servings: 4
Author: Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs boneless beef short ribs, fat trimmed, seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 2-3 Tablespoons avocado oil (can substitute canola oil)
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
  • 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons mustard
Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat and add one Tablespoon of the avocado oil to the pan. When the oil is hot, add half of the short ribs to the pan. Brown on all sides (do not cook fully). Once browned, transfer to a plate. Add another Tablespoon of oil to the pan and repeat until all short ribs are browned.

  2. Transfer the short ribs to a slow cooker. In a medium bowl, mix all remaining ingredients (ketchup through mustard). Add the ketchup mixture to the slow cooker with the ribs, making sure to coat all the pieces. Set the slow cooker to low for 7 hours. After 7 hours the ribs will be incredibly tender. Serve with extra sauce from the slow cooker.

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Comments

  1. Harriet

    June 10, 2014 at 9:20 am

    My mouth is watering. You know that this is my favorite dish EVER and that I got hooked on these the first time we shared them at Abe & Louie’s. Sounds like this method of cooking them couldn’t be easier! I’m going to make this soon. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)

      June 10, 2014 at 9:26 am

      Abe & Louie’s had the BEST short ribs, but I don’t think these are too far off 🙂

      Reply
  2. Christine @ Cooking with Cakes

    June 12, 2014 at 8:18 am

    these look INCREDIBLE!!!! like fall-off-the-bone good, I’m seriously drooling. Pinned!

    Reply
    • Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)

      June 12, 2014 at 8:57 am

      I think you would love them!!

      Reply
  3. Caroline Kiritsy

    September 27, 2015 at 3:00 pm

    Rach- these have been in my slow cooker for 5 hours so far and the apt smells so good! Can’t wait to taste them in just a little bit 🙂

    Reply
    • Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)

      September 28, 2015 at 7:20 am

      Yay!!! So glad you made them – saw your post in Instagram and it looks like they turned out perfectly! xoxo

      Reply
  4. kate

    January 23, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    I only have a few hours after work to make these could I cook them on low for 3-3 1/2 hrs and have them turn out just as good

    Reply
    • kate

      January 23, 2016 at 4:31 pm

      I meant on high for 3 3 1/2 hrs

      Reply
    • Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)

      January 24, 2016 at 9:56 am

      Hi Kate, Yes, I think HIGH for 3.5 hours would work out okay!

      Reply
  5. Deb Haskins

    July 10, 2016 at 6:07 am

    Can i skip the browning step n just throw into crock pot

    Reply
    • Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)

      July 10, 2016 at 4:44 pm

      I don’t recommend it — the sear on the short ribs will give it great texture and flavor.

      Reply

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