Slow Cooker Short Ribs with Flavorful Rub

Name: Slow Cooker Short Ribs with Flavorful Rub
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 490 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Ingredients: 3-4 lbs Beef Short Ribs (Bone-in or boneless); 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt; 1 teaspoon Black Pepper; 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder; 1 tablespoon Onion Powder; 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika; 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar (Optional, for a touch of sweetness); 2 cups Beef Broth

Indulge in tender, fall-off-the-bone short ribs made effortlessly in a slow cooker. This recipe features beef short ribs seasoned with a rich, savory rub and slow-cooked to perfection, ensuring a deeply flavorful and succulent meal. Perfect for a comforting dinner with minimal hands-on time.

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Raw Short Ribs with Rub

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

Cook Time

8h 10m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American Comfort Food

English

Nutrition (per serving)

750

Calories

45g

Protein

12g

Carbs

60g

Fat

Short Ribs Placed in Slow Cooker

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Cooked Short Ribs in Slow Cooker

Instructions

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Prepare the short ribs by patting them dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and brown sugar to create the rub. Generously apply the rub all over the short ribs, ensuring they are fully coated.
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Prepare the short ribs by patting them dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and brown sugar to create the rub. Generously apply the rub all over the short ribs, ensuring they are fully coated.
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For best flavor, let the rubbed ribs sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for a few hours.
2
Carefully place the seasoned short ribs into the slow cooker. Arrange them in a single layer if possible, or stack them if necessary.
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Carefully place the seasoned short ribs into the slow cooker. Arrange them in a single layer if possible, or stack them if necessary.
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If your slow cooker has a sear function, you can sear the ribs for 2-3 minutes per side before placing them in, to lock in extra flavor.
3
Pour the beef broth over the short ribs. Ensure there is enough liquid to cover at least half of the ribs.
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Pour the beef broth over the short ribs. Ensure there is enough liquid to cover at least half of the ribs.
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You can also add a splash of red wine or a sprig of fresh rosemary for added depth of flavor.
4
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the short ribs are fork-tender and easily pull apart.
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Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the short ribs are fork-tender and easily pull apart.
8h
Avoid opening the lid too frequently, as it releases heat and prolongs cooking time.
5
Carefully remove the cooked short ribs from the slow cooker. Serve them with your favorite side dishes, such as mashed potatoes, polenta, or roasted vegetables.
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Carefully remove the cooked short ribs from the slow cooker. Serve them with your favorite side dishes, such as mashed potatoes, polenta, or roasted vegetables.
2m
Skim any excess fat from the cooking liquid and use it as a flavorful sauce to pour over the ribs.