Description
These Crockpot BBQ Beef Ribs are slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender and coated in a rich, tangy, smoky barbecue sauce. This easy slow cooker recipe delivers deep flavor with minimal effort, making it perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or game day comfort food.
📝 Ingredients
3–4 lbs beef ribs
1 large onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup BBQ sauce
½ cup ketchup
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
½ cup beef broth
Optional: 1 tsp liquid smoke
👨🍳 Instructions
Season ribs with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder.
(Optional) Sear ribs in a pan for extra flavor.
Place sliced onions and garlic in the bottom of the crockpot.
Add ribs on top in layers.
In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, broth, and optional liquid smoke.
Pour sauce over ribs evenly.
Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours (or HIGH for 4–5 hours) until tender.
Optional: Broil for 5 minutes after cooking for sticky caramelized edges.
Serve with extra sauce on top.
⏱ Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 7–8 hours
Total Time: ~8 hours
🍽 Servings
4–6 servings
🔥 Nutrition (Approx Per Serving)
Calories: 680
Protein: 48g
Carbs: 22g
Fat: 44g
