Description
These Slow Cooker Barbequed Beef Ribs are a tender, flavorful, and effortless meal that lets your slow cooker do all the work! The rich barbecue sauce made with ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and mustard infuses the ribs with savory, tangy goodness. Perfect for lazy weekends or special occasions, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vinegar
- 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 pounds beef back ribs
Instructions
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Prepare Sauce:
- In a slow cooker, mix water, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, and salt. Stir until the brown sugar and salt dissolve completely.
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Add Ribs:
- Place the beef back ribs into the sauce, ensuring they are well-coated.
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Cook:
- Set the slow cooker to Low, cover, and cook for 8 hours, or until the ribs are tender and easily pull apart.
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Serve Hot:
- Remove the ribs from the slow cooker and serve with extra sauce on the side if desired. Enjoy this deliciously smoky and tender dish!
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a dash of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the marinade.
- Use baby back ribs or short ribs as an alternative for different textures.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove some of the liquid after cooking and simmer it on the stove until reduced.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approximately ½ pound ribs + sauce)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg