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crock pot beef ribs

Easy Crockpot Beef Ribs - Slow Cooked to Perfection

Posted by Dee
One of my absolute favorite slow cooker dishes has to be beef ribs. These succulent beef back ribs slow cook in a savory tomato based sauce. Oh, the joy of tender, fall-off-the-bone beef, infused with a symphony of flavors, just waiting to be devoured! 
4.97 from 31 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Difficulty Easy

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp avocado oil, divided
  • 3 lbs beef back ribs
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 medium red onion, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • ¾ cup strained tomatoes
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Pat the ribs dry with a paper towel. You can optionally remove the membrane. I usually leave it on when I’m using the slow cooker to help keep the ribs stay together when removing.
  • Season the ribs generously with sea salt and black pepper. Don't be shy here - this is your base layer of flavor.
  • Heat two tablespoons of the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the ribs and sear on all sides until they're browned. You may need to do this in batches. Once browned, transfer the ribs to a plate and set aside.
  • Pour remaining oil into the skillet and add the chopped onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Deglaze the pan with the beef broth and gently scrape the bottom of the pan to get all of the flavorful brown bits.
  • Add the strained tomatoes, chili powder, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and brown sugar to the pan. Season with additional salt and black pepper, if needed, and stir to combine. Cook, stirring frequently, for a couple of minutes or until the sauce is heated through.
  • Transfer the ribs to slow cooker crock, then pour in the tomato sauce mixture. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.
  • When ready, remove lid and serve immediately with your choice of sides. Spoon the sauce over the top of the ribs and garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy!
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