Just in time for summer barbecue season is this mouthwatering recipe for tender slow cooked Crock-Pot BBQ Boneless Beef Ribs. The ribs are cooked slow and low for ribs that are full of flavor and are so tender they almost fall apart when you eat them!
Fall Off The Bone Delicious: Crock-Pot BBQ Boneless Beef Ribs Recipe
Are you looking for a mouthwatering dinner idea that’s not only easy to make, but also gluten-free? Look no further than our slow and low Crock-Pot BBQ Boneless Beef Ribs recipe. These tender ribs are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
To start, you’ll need boneless beef ribs, bottled barbecue sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and optional hot sauce for an extra kick.
Next, place the boneless beef ribs in the Crock-Pot and pour the sauce mixture over them, making sure to coat each rib evenly. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the ribs are fork tender.
Once the ribs are done cooking, serve them with your favorite side dishes such as coleslaw, baked beans, or corn on the cob. The combination of flavors is sure to please even the pickiest eaters.
Not only is this dish delicious, but it’s also gluten-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions. Plus, using a Slow Cooker makes this recipe incredibly easy to prepare. Simply set it and forget it until dinner time.
So next time you’re in the mood for some mouthwatering barbecue, try our CrockPot BBQ Boneless Beef Ribs recipe. Your taste buds will thank you!
Frequently Asked Questions
It is recommended to cook boneless beef ribs in a Crock-Pot on low heat for 8-12 hours, or on high heat for 4-6 hours, until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
Browning the ribs before adding them to the Crock-Pot can help enhance the flavor and texture of the meat, but it is not necessary. However, if you have time, it is recommended to sear the ribs in a hot skillet before transferring them to the Crock-Pot.
To ensure that the ribs are cooked to perfection, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The ribs should reach at least 145°F for medium-rare or 160°F for medium.
Yes, you can finish the ribs on the grill after cooking to add a smoky flavor and crisp up the exterior.
Absolutely! Just make sure to store them in an airtight container to maintain their flavor and freshness. Leftover ribs can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can reheat the leftovers in the microwave, air fryer or oven.
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Crock-Pot BBQ Boneless Beef Ribs Recipe
Equipment
- 5 Quart Crock-Pot , 5.5 Quart, 6 Quart, 6.5 Quart or 7 Quart Crock-Pot
- Large Cast Iron Skillet optional
Ingredients
- 3 Pounds Boneless Beef Ribs
- 2 Cups Barbecue Sauce
- 1 Cup Ketchup
- 3 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- ½ Cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Dash Hot Sauce (Optional)
Instructions
- Optional: You can brown the ribs before adding them to the slow cooker. This adds a nice flavor profile to the ribs. To brown the ribs you can heat up a large cast iron skillet until very hot and add the ribs a few at a time allowing them to brown on each side OR you can broil them or grill them for 5 to 6 minutes per side.
- Loosely place ribs in a 5 quart or larger slow cooker OR a 3.5 quart casserole slow cooker.
- In a small bowl mix together the barbecue sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and if using a dash of hot sauce.
- Pour sauce mixture evenly over ribs in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 12 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours.
Notes
- Place all ingredients into a 1 gallon size zippered freezer bag OR FoodSaver bag.
- Place bag on flat surface and seal bag closed while pressing out as much excess air as possible OR use your FoodSaver sealing system to vacuum seal the bag closed.
- Label bag with date prepared, name of recipe, ingredients and cooking instructions.
- Lay bag flat in freezer and allow to freeze for several hours. At that point you can stand the bags upright in your freezer if desired.
- Remove freezer meal bag from freezer and place either in refrigerator overnight OR in a clean kitchen sink filled with cool water for several hours just until the freezer meal is partially thawed enough to dump the contents of the bag into the slow cooker.
- Cook according to the recipe directions adding 1 additional hour cooking time (in this case 9 to 13 hours on LOW or 5 to 7 hours on HIGH from the partially thawed state ).
They look yummy! You mentioned for us to pick BBQ sauce premade from the store, is this in addition to the BBQ sauce recipe you have posted?
Hi Brobinson,
This recipe calls for a store-bought BBQ sauce (your favorite brand) and then we kind of doctor it up with a few extra ingredients.
I have my husband preparing rbs and believe me he is no cook. We will see
Let us know how he does!!
They turned out WONDERFUL. although I altered a little I was short on brown sugar so I added what I had and a couple table spoons of raw honey, then I didn’t have Worcestershire so I substituted with A1 sauce. MY husband was impressed said they were EXCELLENT! Thanks !
That is awesome to hear Nicole. I am so glad your family was impressed!
Just so you know, Brown sugar is real easy to make – start with 1 cup regular white sugar, then add 1 to 3 tablespoons molasses (depending on how dark you want it). Mix with a fork until combined. Note – you will think it’s never going to come together, then all of a sudden you’re done. I think it tastes better and lasts longer than store bought.
These are great and super easy to make. My Crockpot has a saute function so I seared the ribs on all sides before adding the sauce and setting it to slow cook. There was a lot of extra sauce so I think I will cut the sauce ingredients a little next time. This recipe is definitely a keeper. Thanks!
So glad you enjoyed this recipe Stephanie! I need to get me one of those slow cookers with a sautee feature!
My question is every time I cook ribs in the slow cooker they always turn out a little dry how can I avoid that suggestions
Hi Julie, you may try adding a little bit of liquid such as water, beer, apple juice, etc. Also, make sure you are cooking the ribs long enough for the fat and connective tissue in the ribs to soften and make for fall-off-the-bone ribs.
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Thanks Cyndi, I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
The ribs were a touch overcooked, even on low setting. I added onion, bell pepper, and some celery to the meat; a few carrots would have improved it, as well. But I have no idea why anyone who isn’t in the less than 1% of the population that has a health issue with it would want anything that’s gluten-free. I keep gluten in the pantry to add to pie crusts, breads, and other baked goods I make. Gluten adds flavor, texture, and quality to anything baked, and unless, as I say, you’re in that less than 1% that has an issue with it, there’s no reason to omit it. It’s rather like cooking without nuts, if you have no nut allergy, or salt if you don’t suffer from hypertension.
We list out gluten-free options for those who need them for whatever their dietary needs are.
I was only able to get Boneless Pork Loin Rib Ends at the store. Any changes I should make to the recipe to avoid overcooking? Thanks!
I would start by reducing the cooking time by 1 hour, then checking for doneness and only cooking longer if needed.
Are all of the extra ingredients for the bbq sauce mandatory? Or can I just use the sweet baby Ray’s bbq sauce on it’s own, without anything extra? :/ because the only ingredients I think I have are brown sugar and maybe some ketchup? 😰
You can just use the bottled barbecue sauce Nicole. The added ingredients are there to add additional flavor.
Well my ribs are currently in the crock pot! Cooking for 6 hours on high as I put then in a couple hours later than I meant to. I followed the recipe pretty exact but added in a lot of extras in the sauce in spices and herbs.
I will let you all know how it turns out!
Be sure to let us know how it turned out for you Kim!
I am giving a 3 star at this point. I did you Sweet Baby Ray’s since that is what we keep. added brown sugar, a few tsp vinegar and some mustard. I browned the boneless short ribs in the air fryer first. 6 hours on low in the crockpot and the sauce is pretty much watered down. Hope this this doesn’t come out like boiled meat. I still have hours to go.
I wonder how much pounds of meat you used if you’re saying after 6 hours it wasn’t done cooking? I used about 3 and a half pounds and they were perfectly cooked after 4 and a half hours. Sorry it didn’t work out!
Felt pretty bold when I came across this recipe and invited my family over for New Years dinner at my house knowing I had never made this recipe before let alone ribs!! It worked out perfectly! I followed the instructions as well as the tip of browning the ribs first before putting them in the crockpot and it was magic! Probably the easiest protein I’ve ever had to make for a dinner; just mix things together, toss it in the crockpot with the sauce and I had so much time left to clean the house and get myself ready I forgot I had guests coming! My family even requested the recipe! Thank you!
I am so glad you and your family enjoyed this recipe Sabren! Thanks for the kind review!
I doubled this recipe, followed to an T and it was delicious. Nothing left in my crock. Even my pickiest of eaters ate them. Will make again!
Thank you Nikki for the 5 star review. We love hearing from our readers that they love the recipes!
i ONLY used 1.5 LB OF boneless country style RIBS because there are only 2 of us, and we don’t like leftovers. i ADJUSTED THE SAUCE INGREDIENTS ACCORDINGLY. The sauce was great but the ribs were chewy after 8 hrs on low in my crockpot. Did they cook too long, or not long enough. My husband really liked the flavor but it was just too tough for me.
I’m sorry your ribs turned out chewy. I see that you adjusted the weight of the ribs, but did you also adjust the cooking time? Overcooking can make ribs chewy. Also, ribs with a lot of fat and connective tissue tend to be more tender when slow-cooked.
Perfect for my family. I used sugar free bbq sauce and half amount of brown sugar.