Slow Cooker Beef Ribs

These Slow Cooker Beef Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender, rich in flavor, and incredibly easy to prepare. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a comforting, hearty meal that’s naturally gluten-free and perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.

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Category: Meat & Seafood

Cuisine: Western

Keyword: beef, mains, ribs, slow cooker

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 7

Total Time: 7 15

Servings:

Calories: 663kcal

Author: Vanessa Gengaroli

Ingredients

4 lbs beef short ribs
Sea salt and black pepper for seasoning
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 cups beef stock home made or organic preferred
1 cup tomato paste
4 tablespoons honey
3-4 cloves garlic minced
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger minced

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Instructions

Season the ribs: First pat the ribs dry with some paper towel, and then season the ribs with salt and pepper.
Sear the ribs: Melt the coconut oil in a large pan on medium high heat. Add the ribs and cook for 4-5 minutes each side or until browned.
Prepare slow cooker: Remove the ribs from the pan and place in the slow cooker. Pour the beef stock over the ribs. In a small bowl, mix the tomato paste, honey, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and ginger. Pour over the ribs
Cook ribs: Cook on low heat for 6-7 hours until the meat is falling off the bone. If you are short on time, you can cook on high for 4-5 hours.
Thicken the Sauce (Optional): If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the ribs once cooked and keep them warm. Transfer the sauce to a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 10–15 minutes until it reduces and thickens to your liking.
To serve: Drizzle the sauce over the ribs and serve with your favourite sides.

Notes

Make your own Worcestershire sauce - check out my recipe

Serving suggestions – check out the main post for some yummy healthy serving options.

How to store leftovers - Leftover ribs will keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days. Make sure you keep in a sealed container. When reheating in the microwave, use a microwave safe dish and heat on 50% power.

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