Recipe Name Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Short Ribs Ingredients 1. 4 lbs beef short ribs 2. 2 tbsp olive oil 3. 2 tsp kosher salt 4. 1½ tsp black pepper 5. 2 tsp smoked paprika 6. 1 tsp garlic powder 7. 1 tsp onion powder 8. 1 tsp dried thyme 9. 1 large onion, diced 10. 4 cloves garlic, minced 11. 2 carrots, diced 12. 2 celery stalks, diced 13. 2 cups beef broth 14. 1 cup BBQ sauce 15. 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 16. 2 tbsp tomato paste 17. 2 tbsp brown sugar 18. 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 19. 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 20. 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish Recipe 1. Pat the beef short ribs dry with paper towels and season them with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme. 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the ribs for 2–3 minutes per side until deeply browned. 3. Transfer the seared ribs to the slow cooker. 4. In the same skillet, sauté the onion, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened. 5. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. 6. Stir in the tomato paste, then add the beef broth, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes. 7. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and stir until everything is well combined. 8. Pour the sauce over the ribs in the slow cooker, making sure they are mostly covered. 9. Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 5–6 hours, until the meat is extremely tender and falls off the bone. 10. Carefully remove the ribs and skim excess fat from the cooking liquid if desired. 11. Spoon the rich BBQ sauce over the ribs and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. 12. Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. Follow our account for more delicious, easy-to-make recipes every day. - @aimasala0