Slow cooker beef ribs are a favorite in our household. I love the versatility of what you can serve with beef ribs. But what is even better is how easy crockpot beef ribs are to prepare.
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Are Slow Cooker Beef Ribs Hard to Make?
The answer is no, they are actually very easy to make, especially in a slow cooker.
You are going to need to heat one tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and season the ribs with the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Next, you will add half of the seasoned ribs to the hot skillet.
Brown the ribs, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
Once browned, transfer ribs from the skillet to a platter. Repeat process with the remaining ribs and an additional tablespoon of olive oil.
You will then want to transfer the second batch of ribs to the platter once browned.
Then, pour the remaining oil into the skillet and add the shallot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallot softens and develops some color, approximately 3-4 minutes.
You will then deglaze the skillet by pouring in the beef broth and gently scraping the bottom of the skillet with a spatula to incorporate the flavorful brown bits into the liquid.
After deglazing, add the strained tomatoes, chipotle powder, dried oregano, and maple syrup to the skillet.
Season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired, and stir to combine.
Cook, stirring frequently, for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce is heated through.
Now it is time to transfer the browned ribs to a 6 quart or larger slow cooker and top with the tomato sauce mixture. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.
See how easy that was? The best part is that when the cooking time is over these ribs are fall off the bone tender, perfectly flavorful, and finger licking good!
What Goes Well with Crockpot Beef Ribs?
If you are looking for low-key dinner sides instead of being fancy you can do cottage cheese or waffle fries.
A nice potato salad would be a perfect complement to these crockpot beef ribs too.
It all depends on what type of dinner you are putting on. Having a picnic? I would do the potato salad idea along with pasta, macaroni or garden variety salad.
Try some of these other delicious recipes in the slow cooker:
Here in the world of all things slow cooker we have tons of great beef recipes for you to try! Check out the beef stew. It’s hearty, delicious, and an all around great weeknight dinner meal! Another favorite is the slow cooker beef and broccoli. It’s great for healthier at home take out style meals!
Looking for a classic? Try out the roast beef sandwiches made with the Crockpot, so juicy and tender!
Mouthwatering Slow Cooker Beef Ribs
Slow cooker beef ribs are a favorite in our household. I love the versatility of what you can serve with beef ribs. But what is even better is how easy crockpot beef ribs are to prepare.
Ingredients
- 3 T. extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 pounds beef ribs
- ½ t. garlic powder
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 large shallot, chopped
- ½ c. beef broth
- ¾ c. strained tomatoes
- ¼ t. chipotle powder
- 1 t. dried oregano
- 1½ T. real maple syrup
- 2 T. fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat one tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and season the ribs with the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add half of the seasoned ribs to the hot skillet. Brown the ribs, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Once browned, transfer ribs from the skillet to a platter. Repeat process with the remaining ribs and an additional tablespoon of olive oil. Transfer the second batch of ribs to the platter once browned.
- Pour remaining oil into the skillet and add the shallot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallot softens and develops some color, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Deglaze the skillet by pouring in the beef broth and gently scraping the bottom of the skillet with a spatula to incorporate the flavorful brown bits into the liquid.
- Add the strained tomatoes, chipotle powder, dried oregano, and maple syrup to the skillet. Season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired, and stir to combine. Cook, stirring frequently, for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce is heated through.
- Transfer the browned ribs to a 6 quart or larger slow cooker crock and top with the tomato sauce mixture. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.
- Spoon some of the sauce over the ribs and garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
3 hours on high or 6 hours on low (as the recipe mentions).
Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 881Total Fat 71gSaturated Fat 27gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 35gCholesterol 191mgSodium 276mgCarbohydrates 6gFiber 1gSugar 4gProtein 52g
These recipes are calculated as a courtesy. They are not intended as medical advice or guaranteed accurate. Please do your own calculations if necessary.
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Family really enjoyed this. We made it twice. Once exactly to the recipe and another time with some changes. I found the original to be a bit too soggy for us.
This was so yummy the first time I made it just like the recipe stated. This time I’m using leftover roast beef instead of the ground beef.
I’m sure it will be just as delicious!
It is a favorite with our family as well. It had been a while since I have made these… guess I need to make a batch soon.
Out of this world delicious, made it so many times now, it’s our go to recipe!!!!
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