Slow cooker beef ribs is simple & hearty recipe that can be served year round. With only 3 ingredients, this beef rib recipe is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it way to enjoy fall-off-the-bone beef ribs with —no grill or smoker required. Instructions to make this easy beef back ribs recipe in Instant Pot are also included.
Ingredients For Beef Ribs
There are only 3 ingredients needed for this easy slow cooker beef ribs recipe.
- Beef Ribs
- BBQ Sauce
- BBQ Rub: salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne
How To Make Beef Ribs In The Slow Cooker
Prepare The Ribs
- Rinse & pat dry your ribs.
- In small bowl, mix together the seasoning rub. Season all the ribs evenly & all over with the seasonings. Press the seasoning into the meat with your hands.
- Add the prepared ribs to the slow cooker. Pour the BBQ sauce on top.
- Cook HIGH 3-4 hours or LOW 6-8.
- Pour 1 cup of water (or apple cider vinegar) into the Instant Pot. Place the trivet into the bottom.
- Add the prepared ribs to the pressure cooker on top of the trivet.
- Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure for 35 minutes. When cooking time is complete, let the Instant Pot naturally release.
- Carefully remove the ribs from the pressure cooker, they will be hot. Cover in the BBQ sauce before serving.
FAQs & Tips
What Are Beef Back Ribs?
Beef back ribs are ribs cut from the upper back of a cow. They’re the ribs in prime rib roast so the meat is in-between the bones similar to pork ribs. The majority of the meat is usually taken for prime ribs so as a result, grocery store beef back ribs aren’t known for being super meaty. Having said that, when slow cooked, the meat is tender & flavorful.
Choosing a BBQ Sauce
The BBQ sauce really makes or breaks the recipe in my opinion. If you don’t have any dietary restrictions, use whatever sauce you want! I tend to use my homemade BBQ sauce. It’s both paleo and whole30 compliant. If you’re following a low-carb lifestyle, G Hughes is my go-to store bought brand.
Do you have to use the seasoning/rub provided?
Nope! I like to use my homemade seasoning rub on my beef back ribs. Feel free to substitute your preferred seasoning whether it be store-bought or your own homemade blend.
How do you store leftovers?
Store leftover crockpot beef ribs in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
What size slow cooker did you use?
I use a 6-quart slow cooker or Instant Pot for this recipe.
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PrintSlow Cooker Beef Ribs
Slow cooker beef ribs is simple & hearty recipe that can be served year round. With only 3 ingredients, this beef rib recipe is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it way to enjoy fall-off-the-bone beef ribs with —no grill or smoker required. Instructions to make this easy beef back ribs recipe in Instant Pot are also included.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef ribs
- 1/4 cup seasoning rub (see below for homemade blend)
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 1 cup water (for Instant Pot)
- 3 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt (or more)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Instructions
Prepare The Ribs
- Rinse & pat dry your ribs.
- In small bowl, mix together the seasoning rub. Season all the ribs evenly & all over with the seasonings. Press the seasoning into the meat with your hands.
- Add the prepared ribs to the slow cooker. Pour the BBQ sauce on top.
- Cook HIGH 3-4 hours or LOW 6-8.
- Pour 1 cup of water (or apple cider vinegar) into the Instant Pot. Place the trivet into the bottom.
- Add the prepared ribs to the pressure cooker on top of the trivet.
- Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure for 35 minutes. When cooking time is complete, let the Instant Pot naturally release.
- Carefully remove the ribs from the pressure cooker, they will be hot. Cover in the BBQ sauce before serving.
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I made these last night and the rub is perfect. The cayenne adds just the bit of kick without being spicy hot that really enhanced the taste of the ribs. My daughter is a very picky eater and absolutely loved these and said “save the recipe! We’re making these again!”