Crockpot BBQ Beef Short Ribs

5 from 16 reviews

These crockpot BBQ beef short ribs are melt-in-your-mouth tender, juicy, and loaded with tons of meaty flavor. In fact, it is an easy-to-make meal that uses common household ingredients and only takes a few minutes to prepare. Easy, effortless, and delicious - what more could you ask for?

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Roasting Time6

Total Time5 11

Course: Beef Dishes, Main Course, Slow Cooker Crockpot Recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 159kcal

Author: Angela Latimer

Ingredients

1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
2 racks beef short ribs
1 cup BBQ sauce (use your favorite brand, plus more for roasting if desired)
¾ cup water
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 medium yellow onion (optional, sliced)

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Instructions

In a small bowl, mix together your salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and paprika.
1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon paprika
Wash your ribs in cold water and then pat them dry using paper towels. Generously season the ribs using your seasoning mixture, making sure to rub the spices onto both sides of the meat.
2 racks beef short ribs
If time allows, let your ribs sit in the fridge for 24 hours (giving them a good rub every 12 hours). This is also the point where the ribs can be frozen for later.
Place the racks into your crockpot and add the BBQ sauce, water, liquid smoke, and optional sliced onion.
1 cup BBQ sauce, ¾ cup water, 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, 1 medium yellow onion
Cook the ribs on high for 5 hours.
To roast your ribs, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and then place a baking rack on top. Place the ribs on the rack and generously coat them with more BBQ sauce.
Transfer the pan to the oven under the broil for just a couple of minutes. Keep an eye on your ribs so that they don't burn.
Flip the meat over and add more BBQ sauce. Then place them back under the broiler for 2-3 minutes more.
Remove the ribs from the oven and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Letting your ribs sit with the seasoning on them for 24 hours helps to enhance the flavor. However, if you don't have the time to do so, your ribs will still taste delicious!
Make sure to roast your ribs in the oven so the BBQ sauce gets nice and caramelized!
I used bone-in ribs for this recipe, but you can use boneless if you like.
To store: Keep any leftover ribs in a sealed container in the fridge for 4 days.
To reheat: Reheat your short ribs by putting them in the slow cooker with about a quarter inch of water and cook on low for 30-60 minutes.

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