Slow Cooker Braised Short Ribs

Slow-cooked short ribs in a savory BBQ sauce that are tender and full of flavor. A hearty and tasty meal.

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs beef short ribs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Season short ribs with salt and pepper

In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat

Brown short ribs on all sides, then transfer to slow cooker

In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, garlic, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, onion powder, and cayenne pepper

Pour the sauce mixture over the short ribs in the slow cooker

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until ribs are tender and cooked through

Once done, transfer ribs to a serving platter

Skim excess fat from the sauce and pour it over the ribs

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley

Serve over mashed potatoes or your favorite side