Best 6 Slow Cooker Saucy Short Ribs Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of fall-off-the-bone short ribs, lovingly braised in a symphony of rich sauces that will transport your taste buds to culinary heaven. Our collection of slow-cooker saucy short ribs recipes offers a delightful array of options that cater to every palate. Dive into the classic comfort of red wine braised short ribs, where tender meat mingles with a robust blend of red wine, beef broth, and aromatic vegetables, creating a hearty and flavorful dish. For a taste of the Orient, embark on a culinary journey with Asian-inspired short ribs, where succulent ribs are enveloped in a delectable marinade of soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic, promising an explosion of sweet, savory, and umami flavors.

Transport yourself to the vibrant streets of Mexico with our Mexican-style short ribs, where a vibrant marinade of chili powder, cumin, and oregano infuses the ribs with a spicy and smoky kick. If you prefer a tangy and herbaceous twist, our balsamic-glazed short ribs are a must-try, featuring a tangy glaze made from balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard that caramelizes beautifully in the slow cooker, creating a sweet and tangy crust on the succulent ribs. And for those who crave a taste of Italy, our Italian braised short ribs simmer in a rich and flavorful sauce made from tomatoes, red wine, and a medley of Italian herbs, creating a dish that embodies the essence of rustic Italian cuisine.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER BEEF SHORT RIBS



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Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs are cooked in the crockpot until they reach fall-off-the-bone deliciousness. This simple dish is a classic that is full of comfort food flavor.

Provided by Rachel Farnsworth

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pounds boneless or bone-in beef short ribs (about 8 short ribs)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups beef broth
1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 sprig fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Season the short ribs with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Sear the short ribs on each of the 4 sides for about 60 seconds per side.
  • Pour the beef broth, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder into a slow cooker and stir together. Place the short ribs into the liquid in the slow cooker.
  • Place rosemary sprig on top of meat and put the lid on. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, until meat is tender.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 short ribs, Calories 604 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 65 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 195 mg, Sodium 1635 mg, Sugar 1 g

SLOW COOKER SHORT RIBS RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow Cooker Short Ribs Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bone-in short ribs, baby potato, salt, onion, garlic, baby carrots, green beans, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, cumin, dried oregano, salt

Provided by Niki Ang

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb bone-in short ribs
1 lb baby potato
1 pinch salt
1 onion, cut in half
4 cloves garlic, large
1 lb baby carrots
1 lb green beans
1 cup BBQ sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, cumin, oregano, and ½ teaspoon of salt until well combined.
  • Place bone-in short ribs in the bottom of a 6-quart (6 liters) slow cooker.
  • Add the spice mix over the meat.
  • Throw in the baby potatoes and add a pinch of salt, then add onion, garlic, and baby carrots.
  • Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours, or high for 3-4 hours.
  • Add green beans during the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 726 calories, Carbohydrate 78 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 49 grams, Sugar 37 grams

SLOW-COOKER SAUCY BARBECUED RIBS



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Mouth-watering pork ribs slow cooked with flavorful barbecue sauce - a scrumptious dinner!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/2 lb pork loin back ribs or pork spareribs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water
1 1/3 cups barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Spray inside of 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Cut ribs into 2- or 3-rib portions. Place ribs in cooker. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour water into cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours. Remove ribs from cooker; place in shallow baking pan. Drain and discard liquid from cooker.
  • Brush both sides of ribs with barbecue sauce. Return ribs to cooker. Pour any remaining sauce over ribs. Cover and cook on Low heat setting about 1 hour or until ribs are glazed and sauce is desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER SHORT RIBS



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Slow-cooked beef short ribs used two ways. Can anyone say 'M'm! M'm! Good'? Put the meat in a hoagie roll and serve with the reserved broth for dipping. Or, moisten with your favorite barbecue sauce and serve on a toasted bun.

Provided by lgmarge

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rib Recipes

Time 5h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
3 ribs celery, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, smashed
5 pounds beef short ribs
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef consomme (such as Campbell's ®)
½ (10.5 ounce) can water

Steps:

  • Prepare a slow cooker crock with cooking spray.
  • Spread celery, carrots, onion, and garlic in the bottom of the crock. Season short ribs with salt and pepper; place atop the vegetables. Pour beef consomme and water into the crock.
  • Cook on High until the ribs are fork-tender, 5 to 7 hours.
  • Remove the ribs from the slow cooker to a platter. Strain the broth and discard the vegetables.
  • Strip meat from the bones of the ribs. Discard bones and transfer meat to a bowl. Shred meat with 2 forks and serve with strained broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 116.6 mg, Fat 52.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 22.1 g, Sodium 289.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

BEEF RIBS WITH BARBECUE SAUCE - SLOW COOKED SHORT RIBS!



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Recipe video above. Extremely hands off, foolproof way to cook beef ribs - slow cooked in the oven in a homemade BBQ Sauce braising liquid until the meat is fall apart and ridiculously juicy inside, and the outside is bronzed and sticky. BONUS: this all happens in one pan, it's 100% perfect for make ahead and freezing, and makes its own barbecue sauce (and it might be the best you ever have in your life because it's made with the rib juices!).

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Mains

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 x 300 - 350g / 10 - 12 oz beef ribs ((aka beef short ribs) (Note 1), patted dry)
1 tbsp brown sugar ((sub white))
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder ((sub 1 tsp fresh garlic))
1 tsp onion powder ((sub garlic powder))
1/2 tsp cumin powder
3/4 tsp mustard powder ((Note 2))
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 garlic cloves (, minced (sub 2 tsp powder))
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar ((Note 2 subs))
1 1/2 cups ketchup (, or Aussie tomato sauce)
1/2 cup brown sugar (, loosely packed (ie don't pack it tight)(sub white))
2 tsp EACH black pepper, onion powder, mustard powder ((Note 2))
1 tsp cayenne pepper ((adjust to taste re: spiciness))
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce ((sub soy sauce))
2 cups water
Parsley or chives (, chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 160°C/320°F (all oven types).
  • Mix Rub in a small bowl large, enough to fit one rib.
  • Press beef ribs into the rub, coating all sides. Shake off excess.
  • Mix Barbecue Sauce ingredients, except water, in a baking pan. Then mix in water.
  • Place ribs in sauce, turning to coat. Arrange meat side down in the sauce, bone side exposed (sauce won't cover completely, that's ok).
  • Cover tightly with foil or lid, bake 3 1/2 hours.
  • Remove from oven, remove foil. Turn ribs (some may have fall over, that's ok, just turn them). Spoon over sauce.
  • Bake 30 minutes uncovered, spooning over sauce again halfway through, until surface is caramelised and sticky. Check to ensure ribs are tender - pry a bit apart using two forks. (If not, cover and return to oven, but after 4 hrs they certainly should be!)
  • Remove ribs onto serving plate (use a spoon as meat will barely be attached to bone, if at all). Mix sauce to bring together (Note 3 on adjustments). Serve with ribs!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 43 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 129 mg, Sodium 1114 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 33 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FAST AND EASY SLOW-COOKED SHORT RIBS



Fast and Easy Slow-Cooked Short Ribs image

Few ingredients, under 3 minutes, and come back to a finished dinner. Fresh rosemary is best, but dried works just fine too.

Provided by Susan Gartin

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rib Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds beef short ribs, or more to taste
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed French onion soup
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place short ribs into a slow cooker; top with French onion soup. Season mixture with salt and pepper. Pour chili sauce over exposed parts of ribs; sprinkle with rosemary.
  • Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 95.2 mg, Fat 42.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.9 g, Sodium 549.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of short ribs: Look for short ribs that are well-marbled with fat, as this will help to keep them moist and flavorful during cooking.
  • Brown the short ribs before cooking: This will help to develop their flavor and create a nice crust.
  • Use a flavorful liquid: The liquid that you use to cook the short ribs will add a lot of flavor to the dish, so choose something flavorful like beef broth, red wine, or even apple cider.
  • Add vegetables to the pot: Vegetables will help to add flavor and nutrients to the dish. Good choices include carrots, onions, celery, and potatoes.
  • Cook the short ribs on low heat for a long time: This will help to tenderize the meat and make it fall-off-the-bone delicious.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker saucy short ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful dish, give slow cooker saucy short ribs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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